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Kohima: In a concerning escalation of regional hostilities, the Mt. Horeb camp in the borders of Myanmar, serving as the headquarters for the NSCN-Eastern Flank, was subjected to a sustained aerial bombardment early Sunday morning. The attack, which introduces a sophisticated aerial dimension to the region’s long-standing conflicts, has prompted allegations of a "proxy war" and raised serious questions about the origin of the weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The aerial assault commenced at approximately 2:30 AM on October 11 and continued until 4:30 AM.
According to a statement released by the NSCN-EF, an estimated 60 bombs were deployed by the drones during the two-hour strike. The bombardment caused structural damage to the encampment, with the group noting that while some payloads directly hit the camp, others detonated mid-air or in the surrounding trees. The group reported no casualties, attributing their survival to "divine intervention”. Evidence suggests the failed drone attack was largely due to the widespread drone malfunctions. The group has publicly alleged that the bombardment could be the handiwork of India waging a proxy war, though they acknowledged that the incident requires thorough investigation.
Crucially, emerging visual evidence has sparked intense speculation regarding the hardware utilized in the assault. Images circulating online, specifically the crashed drone at the attack site, observers have noted that the wreckage features a highly distinct and a striking visual resemblance to the mR20 logistics drone manufactured by Raphe mPhibr, an aerospace company based in Noida, India. While the visual correlation between the crashed drone and Raphe mPhibr's unique design is compelling, it must be noted that no independent or official military investigation has yet conclusively verified the manufacturer of the drones used in the October 11 strike.
Display of mR20 drone by Raphe mPhibr, an aerospace company based in Noida, India.
Although the operation targeted militants of Indian origin, the bombardment occurred strictly within the sovereign borders of Myanmar. The unprecedented scale and duration of the Mt. Horeb strike highlight a severe and rapid escalation of modern warfare tactics in this volatile region.
This cross-border dimension raises profound diplomatic questions that demand immediate clarification from the Indian Army and the central government. If Indian state actors or military forces were involved in authorizing or executing an aerial bombardment across the border, as the NSCN-EF has alleged, it presents a severe risk to international relations. The government must address these serious allegations and clarify whether conducting military strikes within Myanmar's sovereign territory risks breaching international law or destabilizing diplomatic ties with Naypyidaw.
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