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At least 20 killed in Myanmar junta attack as paramotors widen air war

  • At least 40 people were killed when Myanmar's military dropped bombs on a crowd celebrating the Thadingyut festival in Chaung U township, as reported by local sources.
  • Around 80 others were wounded during the attack, which coincided with anti-junta demonstrations, according to a member of the event's organizing committee.
  • Witnesses described horrific scenes during the bombing, highlighting the urgent need for protection for civilians in Myanmar, as stated by Amnesty International.
  • Amnesty International condemned the military's use of paramotors for attacks, calling it a 'disturbing trend' that requires such protection.
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At least 24 people died and 47 were injured, after the Myanmar army fired two bombs with the help of a parameter. The attack occurred last night, when about 100 people stayed in Chaung U for a national festival, according to...

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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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