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Drone Strike on Myanmar Airlines Deemed War Crime

2/21/2026

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  • On February 20, a drone attack at Myitkyina Airport targeted a Myanmar National Airlines plane, causing damage and no injuries to passengers or crew.
  • Kachin Independence Organisation and People’s Defence Force launched FPV suicide drones as the ATR-72-600 prepared for takeoff.
  • Security forces evacuated individuals and defused the drones.
  • The attack is deemed a war crime under international law.
  • The KIA and PDF are reportedly aiming to disrupt government operations and regional stability.