In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, streets, railways, government offices and houses.
On 6 November 2025 at 10:25 AM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Tathon District Public Hospital in Mon State.
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Source: Myanmar National Portal News
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