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India.com
05-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
China hit hard in Myanmar..., Karenni rebels shoot down 'made in China' fighter jet worth Rs 710000000 in..., Big blow for Beijing due to...
In the middle of Myanmar's ongoing civil war, China has suffered a major setback. A fighter jet made in China and used by Myanmar's ruling military (junta) has been shot down by local rebel fighters. The Karenni rebel group (KNDF) took down a Chinese FTC-2000G fighter jet near the town of Hpasang in Kayah State. This jet was part of the junta's efforts to protect its military bases, especially battalions 134 and 135, which were under rebel attack at the time. After shooting down the jet, the rebels showed its wreckage to the world. The remains of the fighter aircraft were found in a village in Myanmar's Bago region. Photos and videos of the wreckage were shared online by KNDF's Deputy Commander Mawi. In the video, the rebel fighters can be heard celebrating and thanking the Karenni Army for making this possible in Kayah State. They see it as a big success in their fight against the junta. Meanwhile, Myanmar's military has admitted that one of its jets went missing about 130 kilometers from the capital, but they claimed it may have been due to bad weather or a technical problem and not due to enemy fire. This incident is a big blow to both the Myanmar junta and China, which has been supplying weapons to Myanmar and several of India's neighboring countries.
The Hill
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Myanmar military fighter jet disappears as resistance group claims to have downed it
BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar military fighter jet crashed in a combat zone in the country's east, according to an anti-military resistance organization that claimed to have shot it down. State-run media reported about the disappearance of an aircraft. Maui, the vice commander-in-chief and Secretary No. 2 of the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force, or KNDF, told The Associated Press on Thursday that a jet had been shot down early Wednesday by the resistance fighters during heavy fighting near Hpasawng township in Kayah state, which is also known as Karenni. Hpasawng is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) southeast of the capital, Naypyitaw. Claims of aircraft being shot down are difficult to independently confirm, because of tight restrictions on the media and the remoteness of where much combat takes place. Maui said that the wreckage of the plane, along with the remains of the two pilots nearby, were found on Thursday morning, after a search was conducted. He also posted photos and video of the jet's smoking wreckage on a hill with the resistance fighters, including him, posing in the background. Local media also posted images of a crashed plane with what appeared to be human remains nearby. The claims that an aircraft had been shot down came a few hours after the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper on Thursday reported that the military fighter jet had suddenly disappeared from radar and lost communications during long-distance training maneuvers on Tuesday night, approximately 130 kilometres (80 miles) southeast of Naypyitaw. The report said that it was possibly caused by a technical fault or bad weather, and a search and recovery effort was underway, without identifying the type of jet or mentioning casualties. The KNDF identified the plane as a two-seater Chinese FTC-2000G, a ground-attack jet. In a statement released on its Facebook page on Thursday, the resistance group said that the military has been launching heavy attacks with various fighter jets after the combined resistance forces seized an army infantry battalion in Hpasawng on Monday. Maui said that the plane could be the same one that the military had declared missing. Kayah, which is the smallest of Myanmar's seven states and dominated by the Karenni ethnic minority, has experienced intense conflict, especially since the army seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The area borders Thailand and isn't far from Myanmar's capital. The crisis has led to the growth of armed resistance and embroiled the country in a civil war. The military, which has launched offensives in various parts of the country, makes heavy use of air power, which can't be effectively challenged by the resistance. Most combat aircraft in Myanmar's military come from China or Russia, which also supply other armaments. Many Western nations maintain an arms embargo, in addition to other sanctions on the ruling military, and are making efforts to block the supply of aviation fuel. The military is believed to have lost at least five helicopters and four fighter jets, including two aircraft that crashed in May and June, which opposition groups claimed were shot down by them.
03-07-2025
- Politics
Myanmar military fighter jet disappears as resistance group claims to have downed it
BANGKOK -- A Myanmar military fighter jet crashed in a combat zone in the country's east, according to an anti-military resistance organization that claimed to have shot it down. State-run media reported about the disappearance of an aircraft. Maui, the vice commander-in-chief and Secretary No. 2 of the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force, or KNDF, told The Associated Press on Thursday that a jet had been shot down early Wednesday by the resistance fighters during heavy fighting near Hpasawng township in Kayah state, which is also known as Karenni. Hpasawng is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) southeast of the capital, Naypyitaw. Claims of aircraft being shot down are difficult to independently confirm, because of tight restrictions on the media and the remoteness of where much combat takes place. Maui said that the wreckage of the plane, along with the remains of the two pilots nearby, were found on Thursday morning, after a search was conducted. He also posted photos and video of the jet's smoking wreckage on a hill with the resistance fighters, including him, posing in the background. Local media also posted images of a crashed plane with what appeared to be human remains nearby. The claims that an aircraft had been shot down came a few hours after the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper on Thursday reported that the military fighter jet had suddenly disappeared from radar and lost communications during long-distance training maneuvers on Tuesday night, approximately 130 kilometres (80 miles) southeast of Naypyitaw. The report said that it was possibly caused by a technical fault or bad weather, and a search and recovery effort was underway, without identifying the type of jet or mentioning casualties. The KNDF identified the plane as a two-seater Chinese FTC-2000G, a ground-attack jet. In a statement released on its Facebook page on Thursday, the resistance group said that the military has been launching heavy attacks with various fighter jets after the combined resistance forces seized an army infantry battalion in Hpasawng on Monday. Maui said that the plane could be the same one that the military had declared missing. Kayah, which is the smallest of Myanmar's seven states and dominated by the Karenni ethnic minority, has experienced intense conflict, especially since the army seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The area borders Thailand and isn't far from Myanmar's capital. The crisis has led to the growth of armed resistance and embroiled the country in a civil war. The military, which has launched offensives in various parts of the country, makes heavy use of air power, which can't be effectively challenged by the resistance. Most combat aircraft in Myanmar's military come from China or Russia, which also supply other armaments. Many Western nations maintain an arms embargo, in addition to other sanctions on the ruling military, and are making efforts to block the supply of aviation fuel. The military is believed to have lost at least five helicopters and four fighter jets, including two aircraft that crashed in May and June, which opposition groups claimed were shot down by them.
Winnipeg Free Press
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Myanmar military fighter jet disappears as resistance group claims to have downed it
BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar military fighter jet crashed in a combat zone in the country's east, according to an anti-military resistance organization that claimed to have shot it down. State-run media reported about the disappearance of an aircraft. Maui, the vice commander-in-chief and Secretary No. 2 of the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force, or KNDF, told The Associated Press on Thursday that a jet had been shot down early Wednesday by the resistance fighters during heavy fighting near Hpasawng township in Kayah state, which is also known as Karenni. Hpasawng is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) southeast of the capital, Naypyitaw. Claims of aircraft being shot down are difficult to independently confirm, because of tight restrictions on the media and the remoteness of where much combat takes place. Maui said that the wreckage of the plane, along with the remains of the two pilots nearby, were found on Thursday morning, after a search was conducted. He also posted photos and video of the jet's smoking wreckage on a hill with the resistance fighters, including him, posing in the background. Local media also posted images of a crashed plane with what appeared to be human remains nearby. The claims that an aircraft had been shot down came a few hours after the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper on Thursday reported that the military fighter jet had suddenly disappeared from radar and lost communications during long-distance training maneuvers on Tuesday night, approximately 130 kilometres (80 miles) southeast of Naypyitaw. The report said that it was possibly caused by a technical fault or bad weather, and a search and recovery effort was underway, without identifying the type of jet or mentioning casualties. The KNDF identified the plane as a two-seater Chinese FTC-2000G, a ground-attack jet. In a statement released on its Facebook page on Thursday, the resistance group said that the military has been launching heavy attacks with various fighter jets after the combined resistance forces seized an army infantry battalion in Hpasawng on Monday. Maui said that the plane could be the same one that the military had declared missing. Kayah, which is the smallest of Myanmar's seven states and dominated by the Karenni ethnic minority, has experienced intense conflict, especially since the army seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The area borders Thailand and isn't far from Myanmar's capital. The crisis has led to the growth of armed resistance and embroiled the country in a civil war. The military, which has launched offensives in various parts of the country, makes heavy use of air power, which can't be effectively challenged by the resistance. Most combat aircraft in Myanmar's military come from China or Russia, which also supply other armaments. Many Western nations maintain an arms embargo, in addition to other sanctions on the ruling military, and are making efforts to block the supply of aviation fuel. The military is believed to have lost at least five helicopters and four fighter jets, including two aircraft that crashed in May and June, which opposition groups claimed were shot down by them.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Chinese fighter jet crash in Myanmar blamed on mechanical failure
A Myanmar rebel group has claimed to have downed a Chinese fighter jet operated by the Myanmar's Airforce. The fighter jet crashed in Myanmar's Pale Township, located in the Sagaing Region . AP citing local media reports has said the aircraft that crashed on 10th of this month was a Chinese fighter plane. It was the FTC-2000G , a two-seater air to ground light fighter jet and images of the crashed aircraft were broadcasted on the local media. A search and rescue mission was launched along with efforts to ascertain the type of aircraft and the crash was reportedly blamed on a mechanical failure, said an AP report quoting Myanmar's state run MRTV television. Ni Ni Kyaw, a spokesperson for a militia known as the People's Liberation Army, or PLA , told The Associated Press its fighters had been involved in an assault on a police station in Pale township when they shot down the jet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CVS Is Fuming Over New 87¢ Generic Viagra — See Why Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo There have been conflicting reports about Tuesday's crash in Sagaing region, especially the make of the aircraft and reasons behind its crash. Was it the JF-17 Thunder According to several unconfirmed media reports it might have been a Chinese JF-17 Thunder . It was jointly developed by China and Pakistan as single engine multi role combat aircraft. If the reports are confirmed it would mark the first combat loss for the aircraft. Live Events How was the jet shot down The rebel group claimed that they downed the fighter jet using machine guns when it was flying at a very low altitude after a completing a bombing run. This has been the first time the group was able to shoot down a fighter jet since they began fighting against the against the military as reported by AFP Sagaing Region is approximately 700 km from Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw. This region is under the control of rebels who are opposed to the military rule that was imposed in the country after the 2021 coup.
