Myanmar fighter jet crashes in Karenni’s Hpruso Township, junta searches for two pilots

11 November 2023
Myanmar fighter jet crashes in Karenni’s Hpruso Township, junta searches for two pilots
One of the two parachutes found. / Photo: Mizzima

An unknown Myanmar military plane has crashed in Hpruso township, Karenni State in Myanmar this afternoon at 4:40 pm, according to a Mizzima reporter on the ground. One of the two parachutes found. / Photo: Mizzima

Two fighter pilots appear to have parachuted to the ground and have escaped. The Myanmar military is reportedly searching for them.  Mizzima

The Mizzima reporter took photos and videos of the discarded parachutes. One video appears to show Myanmar military aircraft on a reconnaissance mission over the crash area.  Mizzima