Myanmar's military-ruled capital attacked by drones - BBC News

The exiled former government says drones armed with explosives targeted key buildings in Nay Pyi Taw.

4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsMyanmar coup Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Myanmar's military took over the country in a coup in 2021By Jonathan Head & BBC Burmesein BangkokThe opposition in Myanmar has claimed a rare mass drone attack on the country's embattled junta government in the heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

The National Unity Government (NUG) - which calls itself the government in exile - said it deployed 29 drones armed with explosives to the airport, air force base and army headquarters.

The junta said it had intercepted the drones, shooting down seven, including one which exploded on a runway.

There were no casualties, they said,

The NUG represents the elected civilian government previously led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which was toppled in a coup in 2021.

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