Myanmar air force kills three in strikes on gold mining sites near Thapanseik Dam

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Myanmar's air force conducted strikes on gold mining sites near the Thapanseik Dam, resulting in three fatalities. These strikes occurred amidst a surge in alluvial gold mining, driven by high gold prices, economic difficulties, and efforts to evade conscription.

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The Myanmar civil war is an ongoing conflict resulting from the 2021 military coup d'état, involving the State Administration Council and various resistance forces.