16 January 2024

Myanmar Military jet downed

Kutkai

Nam Hpat Kar

Shan

Myanmar Military jet shot down by KIA in Kutkai

A Myanmar Air Force FTC 2000G fighter, was allegedly shot down by the KIA in Nam Hpat Kar, Kutkai Township, Northern Shan State on 16 January 2024.

Both pilots were reportedly killed in the incident.

This appears to be the second aircraft shot down in two weeks, following the reported downing of a MAF helicopter on 3 January 2024 in Kachin.

Myanmar Witness geolocated footage of the crash site and confirmed the aircraft ID.