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Explosion Rocks Myanmar Village

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 31, 2026
Duration
1:24
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Last updated
Jun 1, 2026

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A horrific explosion in Myanmar’s Shan State has killed at least 55 people and injured many more, sending shockwaves through Kaung Tat village near the Chinese border. Amid ongoing conflict with the military junta, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army blamed mining explosives for the blast, which residents initially mistook for an airstrike. Widespread des…

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A horrific explosion in Myanmar’s Shan State has killed at least 55 people and injured many more, sending shockwaves through Kaung Tat village near the Chinese border. Amid ongoing conflict with the military junta, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army blamed mining explosives for the blast, which residents initially mistook for an airstrike. Widespread destruction hit nearly an entire neighborhood, including children, while survivors recounted miraculous escapes—like one whose phone saved them fr

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