The jet went down over #KayahState in eastern #Myanmar, near the border with #Thailand, on Saturday during fighting between the military and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (#KNDF), which said it shot down the plane.

Junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun told state-run MRTV the jet crashed due to a technical problem and the pilots had ejected safely and were in contact with the military.

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Myanmar fighter jet crashes, rebels claim responsibility

A Myanmar fighter jet has crashed during clashes between the military and an insurgent group, both sides said, in another setback for a junta facing the biggest challenge to its rule since a coup in 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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