Myanmar's pro-democracy forces said they used drones to attack a military headquarters and air base in the capital Naypyitaw. In response, the military shot down the drone and said there was no damage, but shock is spreading that multiple areas of the capital, which is on high alert, were simultaneously attacked by drones.
There was a drone attack in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on the 4th, and the NUG (National Unity Government), which was established by pro-democracy forces opposed to the military, announced that its drone unit attacked the military headquarters and air base. Did.
In response, the military acknowledged the attack, and stated on state television that 13 unmanned aircraft flew into the area where the headquarters is located and the airport, but all were shot down and no damage was caused. Did.
Independent local media reported that two soldiers were killed, 15 people were injured, and a fire broke out in a building.
In northern Myanmar, fighting has intensified between the military and ethnic minority armed groups since last month, and the military is in a weak position, with many bases occupied.
Under these circumstances, a military parade was held in Naypyitaw on the 27th of last month, but the start time was changed from the morning to the evening, an unusual move, as the military was wary of an attack by pro-democracy forces. There was a view to do so.
This time, shock is spreading as multiple locations in the capital, where the military is on high alert, were simultaneously attacked by pro-democracy drones.