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muriel_volestrangler

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Wed Oct 8, 2025, 05:46 AM Yesterday

At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival

At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded while protesting against Myanmar's military government after an army motorised paraglider dropped two bombs on the crowd, a spokesperson for the government-in-exile told BBC Burmese.

The military attacked on Monday evening as around 100 people gathered in Chaung U township in central Myanmar for a national holiday.
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The township that was attacked on Monday is in the Sagaing region, which has been a key battleground in the war. Large parts of it are under the control of volunteer militias established after the coup to fight the military government, or junta.
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International sanctions over the past few years have made it harder for Myanmar's rulers to procure military equipment.

However, advanced drones and military technology supplied by China and Russia have given the junta a new edge on the battlefield, according to analysts.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge2l1xj2zdo
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At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Yesterday OP
Frightening. Military attacking its own citizens. I remember when we were confident it would not happen here. MLAA Yesterday #1

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1. Frightening. Military attacking its own citizens. I remember when we were confident it would not happen here.
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 06:14 AM
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Condolences to those killed and hurt in Myanmar.

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