Myanmar resistance drones strike junta airbase near Mandalay airport

PDF fighters carried out the attack, which disrupted civilian flights and triggered fighting in nearby villages. The attack targeted an air force base located about 10 kilometers from Mandalay International Airport, which is believed to be used by the military junta for airstrikes and logistics. While the exact time of the attack is unclear, some reports suggest it occurred on the morning of October 26. The attack reportedly caused temporary tension around the airport, leading to delays and cancellations of civilian flights. Following the attack, there have also been reports of intense fighting between military units and PDF forces in villages surrounding the base, with residents reportedly forced to flee. The military junta has not issued an official statement regarding the attack. However, the resistance forces have claimed success through social media and other channels, demonstrating their continued opposition to the military regime. Since the coup in February 2021, Myanmar has been experiencing intense fighting between the military junta and resistance forces. In particular, the People's Defence Force (PDF), a civilian resistance army, has been resisting the military regime through asymmetric warfare tactics, including the use of drones.