Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar
Summary
A large explosion at an explosives storage site in northeast Myanmar killed dozens of people and injured many more. The blast happened in a village in Shan State, an area controlled by a rebel group fighting against Myanmar’s military government.Key Facts
- The explosion occurred on Sunday around 12:30 pm local time in the village of Kaung Tat, Shan State, near the China border.
- At least 46 people, including six children, were reported dead, with some sources saying as many as 55 died.
- More than 70 people were injured, and several houses and buildings were destroyed.
- The blast happened at an explosives depot used for mining operations, especially in a ruby-rich mining area.
- The area is controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a rebel group fighting for more autonomy from Myanmar’s central government.
- The TNLA is part of an alliance of three ethnic armed groups that oppose Myanmar’s military government, which took power in a 2021 coup.
- The TNLA confirmed the explosion and said it caused many casualties but did not give exact numbers.
- An investigation is ongoing to find the cause of the blast and who is responsible.
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