Thai F-16s Patrol Border as Myanmar Airstrikes and Karen Drone Attacks Intensify Near Tak
Tensions have escalated along the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak province, as Myanmar military airstrikes and Karen insurgent drone attacks intensify. In response, the Royal Thai Air Force has deployed F-16 fighter jets to patrol the airspace, ensuring territorial integrity while keeping a close watch on potential spillover effects.
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