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Myanmar’s war in the air

01/06/2023 GMT

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The Myanmar military is struggling to suppress a pro-democracy uprising.

Russia is supplying the Myanmar military with fighter jets and training their pilots how to use them in a war against their own people.

Russia is supplying the Myanmar military with advanced fighter jets and training their pilots how to use them in a war against their own people. More than two years on from the coup, the country’s military is facing a countrywide armed uprising and their troops are struggling to hold ground and recruit foot-soldiers. So, the strategy is turning increasingly to the air with devastating consequences. BBC’s Asia editor Rebecca Henschke follows those fighting back on the ground and in the air. And meets defectors from the air force who give exclusive insight into the strategy and psychology behind those operating these deadly machines.

(Photo credit: Free Burma Rangers)

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