Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Shan State, Mabein Township area, Myanmar on Tue 22nd September 2026

22nd September 2026

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Junta forces used jet fighters and Y-12 aircraft to launch air strikes on gold mining sites in Bye Bein village, Mabein Township, northern Shan State, dropping over 40 bombs including 300-pound and 500-pound bombs, according to local sources.

On September 22, junta aircraft continuously bombed gold mining operations in Bye Bein village from around 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, local residents reported.

Jet fighters dropped approximately 18 bombs, including 300-pound and 500-pound munitions, while Y-12 aircraft dropped over 20 bombs across the area.

The near all-day bombardment targeted three gold mining sites within Bye Bein village, causing extensive destruction to operational infrastructure and equipment.

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