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Myanmar capital military base attacked by drones, anti-junta groups say..
The attack, if confirmed, could be a major blow to the credibility of a military that is facing its biggest test since first taking power of the former British colony in 1962..
A military base in the capital of army-ruled Myanmar came under attack by drones on Thursday, the shadow government said, an attack a local armed resistance group claimed responsibility for...
The National Unity Government (NUG), an alliance of anti-junta groups formed to undermine military rule in the wake of a 2021 coup, said the attack was carried out in Naypyitaw, but provided no details on the drones used or whether the base sustained any damage...
Its military-installed president last year said the country was at risk of breaking apart, while its ruling general last week called for unity among the people and military to fight armed groups with foreign backing who were seeking to destroy the country and derail plans to hold an election.. . Published on: Apr 04, 2024, 12:55 PM IST.
