Myanmar: Explosion reported at Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) office in Thanlyin Township, Yangon, July 11

Event

An explosion occurred at an Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) office in Thanlyin Township, Yangon, at around 17:00 July 11. Reports indicate that security personnel blocked off roads and conducted inspections in the area after the incident. There were no reports of injuries or casualties from the explosion. While the cause of the blasts is unclear, anti-junta activists likely carried out the attacks.

Context

Explosions have occurred in parts of Myanmar, including in Yangon, amid ongoing unrest following the military coup. Blasts have been occurring more frequently in recent weeks. Explosions have occurred in Insein, Hlaing, Hlaingthaya, Sanchaung, and Tamwe townships since late June. Most incidents target security forces, government offices, Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) offices, or individuals and organizations supporting the military. Some explosions have also affected sites related to pro-democracy groups and political parties, including the National League for Democracy. Additional blasts, pro-democracy demonstrations, and violent clashes between protesters and security personnel will likely continue in the coming weeks.