Militias use drones to fight Myanmar junta forces

Bombs used with armed drones are seen as KNDF fighters prepare to withdraw from Shwephyaya village in southern Shan state, Myanmar, Oct. 31, 2024.

A technician assembles a drone at a KNDF base in Demoso, Kayah state, Myanmar, Nov. 2, 2024.

KNDF technicians prepare to test a drone that can carry four 60 kg (130 pound) bombs in Demoso, Kayah state, Myanmar, Nov. 2, 2024.

A KNDF drone returns after a test flight in Demoso, Kayah state, Myanmar, Nov. 2, 2024. Blurring in photo by RFA.

Bombs used with a KNDF drone are seen at Shwephyaya village in southern Shan state, Myanmar, Oct. 31, 2024.

Bombs used with armed drones are seen as KNDF fighters prepare to withdraw from Shwephyaya village in southern Shan state, Myanmar, Oct. 31, 2024.