Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Lashio area, Myanmar on Fri 9th October 2026

Three Soldiers, Including a Sergeant, Killed in Explosion While Conducting Clearance Operations Inside Lashio Logistics Battalion

Shwe Phee Myay, October 15, Lashio

According to a local resident, an explosion occurred in Lashio, northern Shan State, which is under the control of junta forces, resulting in the deaths of three junta soldiers, including a sergeant.

The incident occurred on October 9, when junta soldiers were conducting clearance operations inside the junta's logistics battalion in Lashio, and an explosion took place.

A local male resident said:

“It happened inside Battalion 626. They said it occurred while they were carrying out clearance operations. Unexploded mines are still present even now. When the explosion occurred, one of their sergeants and three troops suffered severe injuries and died.”