Villagers evacuated after bomb from Myanmar air raid lands in Thai border province
On April 20, 2026, Myanmar's air force used Yak-130 and MiG-29 fighter jets to drop bombs on the Hpapun Township in Karen State. According to The Nation, one bomb crossed into Thailand near the Salween River, causing panic and prompting Thai officials to urgently evacuate an estimated 200 residents to Huai Kong Kat village as a safety precaution.
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Country: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Nation