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UAV event in Chaung-U area, Myanmar on Sat 24th October 2026

24th October 2026

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[On] October 24 the military carried out four separate aerial bombing attacks along the Chindwin River on the western side of Chaung-U Township, Sagaing Region.

It is understood that the attack was conducted using three gyrocopters and suicide drones launched from the Northwestern Regional Military Command, and that it was carried out from the air despite there being no fighting on the ground.

Although three bombs were dropped during the attacks, local residents said there were no civilian casualties and no damage to houses.

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Myanmar (MMR)

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