Several Myanmar military aircraft fighting rebels have crossed the border into Bangladesh and opened fire in Bandarban, causing panic among local residents. The incident occurred on Saturday, only five days after two mortar shells from the military-ruled country also crossed the border amid the ongoing crackdown on seditious elements in the country. In response, the Myanmar regime conducted airstrikes in the region and moved to retake it, according to the report. Previously, the Bangladesh government lodged a strong protest after two mortar shells fired from Myanmar fell into Bangladesh on Aug 28. The warplanes involved in the airstrikes on Saturday fired as many as 10 shells, while the helicopters fired at least 35 rounds of bullets.

Source: bd News24 September 03, 2022 11:23 UTC