Drone strike targets airport and airbase near Mandalay

Resistance fighters launched a drone attack targeting Mandalay Airport and a nearby military airbase, causing disruptions to civilian flights and prompting clashes in nearby areas. The military-backed government reported that six drones were involved and stated that no casualties occurred. The full extent of any damage remains unconfirmed.

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Sources differ on the precise target, with one identifying Mandalay Airport itself and another reporting the strike hit a junta airbase located near the airport.

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WhereMandalay

21.975, 96.084 ±10 km

First reported44 days ago

Published2026-09-11 09:13 UTC

Sources7

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Reports9Independent tellings7

7 independently corroborated tellings.

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Global Event Monitor. Drone strike targets airport and airbase near Mandalay. 2026-09-11T09:13:10.336Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1932. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-11/myanmar-resistance-drones-strike-junta-airbase-near-mandalay-airport-3dfb09e8

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