Mandalay Dadawu International Airport in Myanmar was attacked by rebel drones, and international flights were completely suspended.
Quick Look
- The Dadawu International Airport in Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city, was attacked by six suicide drones launched by the rebels on the 10th, resulting in the closure of the airport and the complete suspension of all international flights.
- Domestic flights were transferred to nearby airports for operation.
- No casualties were caused.
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Why It Matters
Since the military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, Myanmar has been plunged into a civil war that continues to this day.
Tada-U International Airport in Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city, was attacked by a drone launched by the rebels on the 10th, causing the airport to close and all international flights to be completely suspended. Myanmar Airlines International (MAI) has confirmed that it will cancel flights to and from Mandalay on the 11th and 12th, and domestic flights will be temporarily transferred to nearby airports.
"Reuters" reported that Myanmar International Airlines issued a statement on the evening of the 10th stating that due to "operational considerations" international flights at Mandalay's Dada'u International Airport have been suspended, while domestic flights have been diverted to nearby airports. Staff from the company's Bangkok office confirmed on the 11th that due to the closure of the airport, all flights within two days had been cancelled.
In response to this attack, Myanmar's official media "Global New Light of Myanmar" reported that the rebels launched six suicide drones at the airport, causing some domestic flights to be temporarily disrupted. Fortunately, no casualties were caused, and no vehicles or airport runways were damaged. Local media reported that this wave of attacks by the rebels was actually targeting military fighter jets parked at the airport.
Since the military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, Myanmar has been plunged into a civil war that continues to this day. Resistance forces composed of pro-democracy militias and multiple ethnic minority armed groups continue to have fierce conflicts with the military government. Although former military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing was elected president by the military-backed Congress in April this year, consolidating his power, the sparks of resistance across the country have not yet subsided.
Open Questions
- When will the airport resume normal operations?
- Will the rebels launch more attacks on transportation hubs in the future?







