YANGON – Drone attack on Myitkyina airport in Burma on the night of February 20, he allegedly collided with a Myanmar National Airlines plane (MP) passenger plane. Security forces continue to carry out necessary area security operations and will provide effective and strong responses, it was announced.
The ATR-72-600 passenger plane was preparing to take off from the airport around 8:12 p.m. (9:42 p.m. Singapore time) when the Kachin Independence Organization (KIA) and People's Defense Forces (PDF) groups allegedly fired FPV (first-person view) suicide drones at him, causing minor damage to the plane's nose, mid-body and taillights.
A press release said security forces quickly evacuated those in need and provided rescue services after the attack, and that no passengers or flight crew were present. injured or killed in the incident.
He also said that the deliberate attack on a civilian airline, which greatly facilitates the movement of non-military public transport and goods, constitutes a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and international law.
Security forces continue to conduct necessary security operations in the region and will respond effectively and decisively.
KIA spokesperson Naw Bu denied the incident. at the BBCsaying KIA has no policy of attacking airlines carrying civilians and that the group has not taken any action in this regard.
Currently, depending on road conditions, Myitkyina Airport is an air transport hub that facilitates non-military public transport and the rapid flow of goods from the northern state of Kachin to Yangon and Mandalay.
Air security forces were able to intercept the drones after being detected by air defense systems. This prevented the drones from exploding inside the airport and they crashed onto the runway and nearby areas.
Security forces defused the drones' explosive devices to protect the public.
KIA and PDF affiliates are reportedly carrying out attacks aimed at undermining the government's governance mechanism.and disrupt regional peace and stability by detonating mines and firing rockets from a distance.
They also reportedeach day used drones to drop bombs on infrastructure, roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. ELEVEN MEDIA NEWS NETWORK/ASIA
