What Happened
Drone Strike Targets ATR72-600 at Myitkyina Airport in Northern Myanmar
A Myanmar National Airlines ATR72-600 turboprop was damaged in a drone attack at Myitkyina Airport in northern Myanmar. The incident occurred while passengers were boarding for a flight to Mandalay International Airport. Although no casualties were reported, footage posted on social media shows significant damage to the aircraft. The attack has been attributed to the Kachin Independence Organisation, but the group has denied involvement. The incident highlights the growing threat to aviation infrastructure from non-state actors and the need for enhanced security measures. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.