Myanmar's military-ruled capital attacked by drones

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Source: BBC.com

snip-"The opposition in Myanmar has claimed a rare mass drone attack on the country's embattled junta government in the heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

The National Unity Government (NUG) - which calls itself the government in exile - said it deployed 29 drones armed with explosives to the airport, air force base and army headquarters.

The junta said it had intercepted the drones, shooting down seven, including one which exploded on a runway."

snip-"On Thursday, representatives from the NUG told BBC Burmese they had planned and strategised with several defence groups to conduct the drone attacks."


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https://www.voanews.com/a/myanmar-opposition-group-claims-drone-attack-in-capital/7556376.html

title-Myanmar opposition group claims drone attack in capital

entire article-"An alliance of groups opposed to Myanmar’s military rule said Thursday they targeted two military installations in a drone attack in the capital, Naypyitaw.

The National Unity Government said in a statement the targets included military headquarters and an airbase.

Agence France-Presse cited a statement from the junta saying it shot down seven drones.

There was no immediate independent report on any damage or casualties."