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Myanmar rebels target military helicopter
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:13 UTC · 1 source
Anti-junta fighters in Myanmar attempted to shoot down a Burmese military helicopter using a heavy machine gun. The rebels reportedly used a Chinese-made Type 80 general-purpose machine gun to target the aircraft. The incident highlights the ongoing armed resistance against the military junta and the use of improvised anti-aircraft tactics by rebel groups.
Key Details
Weapon used: Chinese-made Type 80 general-purpose machine gun
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:13 UTC · First reported: 17h ago