The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) successfully shot down a military council fighter jet during a battle near Kan Daung police station in Pale Township, Sagaing Region. The incident occurred around 12:15 PM on June 10, when the military council’s aircraft was attempting to conduct bombing raids during the battle for control of the Kan Daung police station. According to officials from the PLA, their forces managed to successfully target and bring down the fighter jet that was conducting aerial attacks in the area.
A representative from the People’s Liberation Army confirmed that the downed fighter jet crashed onto Saparsay village in Pale Township. This information was further corroborated by an official from the Union Liberation Front. The incident took place during an ongoing offensive by resistance forces to capture the Kan Daung police station, during which the military council was employing air support to defend their position. The successful downing of the aircraft demonstrates the increasing capability of resistance forces to counter the military council’s air superiority.
This incident marks a significant development in the conflict, highlighting the growing defensive capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army against the military council’s air operations. The military council has frequently used airstrikes against civilian areas, and the ability to neutralize their aircraft represents an important advancement in the resistance forces’ military capabilities. The confirmation from multiple resistance groups about the incident underscores the accuracy of the report and the coordination between different revolutionary forces operating in the region.
