At least 20 killed in Myanmar junta attack as paramotors widen air war


  • World
  • Thursday, 09 Oct 2025

(Reuters) -A 30-year-old protester was taking part in a gathering against Myanmar's ruling junta on a festival day in the central region of Sagaing on Monday when he heard the distinctive noise of fan blades cutting through the air.

Minutes later, explosives were dropped by a motorised paraglider, also known as a paramotor.

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