Laukkai

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Laukkai (also known as Laukkaing or Laogai or Laokai), is the capital of Kokang (also known as Special Region 1) in the northern part of Shan State, Burma. It is situated on the Salween River, which forms Burma's border with the People's Republic of China. It is the main town of Laukkaing Township of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone. It is 117 miles and 7 furlongs from Lashio and 42 miles from Kongyan.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laukkai
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Coordinates:   23°41'25"N   98°46'27"E

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  • 24 JUL 2024 Myanmar Air Force allegedly conducted the airstrike on residential quarters of Laukkaing city. The airstrike bombing reportedly resulted to the destruction of numerous structures including hotels and the injury of two civilians
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