Gandamar

A series of explosions hit Yangon International Airport at around 9:30 pm on 6 April.

The explosions were reportedly due to the use of improvised artillery shells. 

“It is certain that the Mingaladon Airport was attacked with shock missiles (improvised artillery shells). I am sure the runway was hit too. There is an intense fire at the old terminal. That’s why the fire trucks run over quickly,” said a source from Yangon.

Five explosions of the improvised artillery shells were heard loudly as well as gunshots at the airport also known as Mingaladon Airport, according to the sources.

The explosions occurred around 9:30 pm and a large number of the military soldiers and police arrived at the airport at around 10 pm. Additionally, ambulances as well as fire trucks from other townships arrived at the scene.

It is reported that the arrival of many junta soldiers is due to the injury of a junta military officer. However, Mizzima has not been able to independently confirm it yet.

Due to the Yangon International Airport attack, the adjacent township, North Okkalapa, is being heavily searched. Additionally, overnight guest checking is reported to be operated at Tamwe Township, Sanchaung Township, and Kamaryut Township in Yangon.  Presently, the junta forces has tightened the security throughout Yangon, according to the sources.