Drone attack carried out in Myanmar capital

Opponents of army rule in Myanmar on Thursday (April 4) claimed to have carried out drone attacks on two military targets in the capital Nay Pyi Taw.

The military junta said seven drones were shot down and no damage was caused.

The shadow National Unity Government (NUG) said preliminary reports indicated casualties had been sustained during what it called “simultaneously executed and synchronised drone operations” on two military facilities.

The operations targeted “both the headquarters of the terrorist military and Alar Air Base”, the NUG said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the pro-democracy People’s Defence Forces (PDF) said it carried out Thursday’s attacks at the instruction of the NUG defence ministry. It did not provide details.

Two unofficial, pro-military media outlets, however, said the drones were successfully shot down, with no casualties.

NP news, citing an unnamed official, said the drones failed to reach the base but an explosion had occurred, causing some damage at the corner of a runway. A pro-military Telegram channel said seven drones were shot down, without citing sources.

(With inputs from Bangkok Post)