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Projectile event in Sagaing Region, Paungbyin area, Myanmar on Tue 11th August 2026

11th August 2026

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On August 11 at approximately 12:00 PM, junta forces stationed in Hpaungbyin town fired 120mm heavy artillery rounds. Two shells landed and exploded near Naung Yin village and two near Min Yar village. The artillery explosions killed one civilian on the spot in Min Yar village and injured another.

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Myanmar (MMR)

Sagaing Region ( Paungbyin area )

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