CNI News

1 Oct 2022

A passenger aircraft was hit by bullets while landing at Loikaw Airport in Kayah State and a male passenger was injured in the incident.

UB-149 Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Loikaw-Yangon flight was landing at the airport in the morning of 30th September when it was hit by bullets.

The XY-AML ATR-72(600) was carrying 63 passengers, according to a statement released by the SAC.

Forces of the Karenni National Progressive Party and the People’s Defence Force opened fire at the aircraft, ripping through the fuselage and hitting the right cheek of a passenger, according to the statement.

The aircraft that was hit by bullets.

The injured passenger was admitted to Loikaw People’s Hospital for treatments.

The KNPP and local defence forces did not release any statement until 11.55 am on 30th September.

The Karenni Army, the armed wing of the KNPP and PDFS are fighting against the Tatmadaw in Kayah State.

The fighting has already displaced thousands of local residents.