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Myanmar airport shut after rebel drone attack: security sources

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What happened

Six “suicide drones” attacked Mandalay Airport, the military-backed government said in a statement, causing no casualties but disrupting flight schedules…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:18:34 UTC.

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