KIA and PDF terrorists perpetrated destructive acts with the intention of undermining regional development, disrupting the government’s administrative mechanisms, and destabilizing peace and security in the region. They planted mines and carried out bomb attacks targeting infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals, launched rocket attacks and used drones to drop bombs.

Yesterday morning, combined terrorist groups launched attacks against the Myitkyina Airport and its vicinity area in Pamti Ward, Myitkyina in Kachin State, using FPV suicide drones. Meanwhile, security forces for air defence detected such attacks and were able to eliminate the drones in advance. Therefore, the drones did not explode within the airport but crashed onto the ground near the runway and surrounding areas. Security forces then systematically deactivated the explosive devices carried by the drones to ensure public safety. There were no casualties and no damage to buildings or the runway.

Targeting an airport, an essential facility that helps transport for people and goods, is a sign of committing a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and international law, and the people strongly condemned their actions. Security forces cooperate with people to investigate the terrorists who brutally committed such destructive actions.

MNA/KTZH

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