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Myanmar Closes Mandalay Airport After Drone Attacks for Maintenance

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  • Myanmar's military-backed government closed Mandalay International Airport for two days after drone attacks.
  • Six suicide drones hit the airport on Thursday, Sept 10, causing no casualties.
  • The junta described the airport as a non-military public transportation system.
  • Security informants said the airport will stay closed for maintenance through Sunday, Sept 13.
  • Civilian air-raid warning groups say the runway is used for military combat sorties.