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Mandalay Airport protest blocks passage
The authorities in Myanmar announced the closure of Mandalay Airport, the country's second-largest airport, for two days following a drone attack that targeted the airport and disrupted flight operations, with no injuries reported. The government, backed by the military, accused pro-democracy militants of carrying out the attack using six "suicide" drones. The airport is a major hub for domestic and international flights, and aviation observers note that it is sometimes used as a landing site for military aircraft conducting combat operations. This attack comes amid the ongoing civil war that has persisted since the military coup in 2021, which has led to increased armed clashes with various rebel groups, along with a rise in attacks and tensions in major urban areas.
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