Military warships were attacked in Rangoon

DVB ( Aug 22, 2003 )

A fleet of military warships docked in the harbour of Rangoon were attacked by three RPG rocket launchers around midnight on 20 August.
Many people were woken up by the loud noises, according to residents in Rangoon. One warship was on fire.

So far, the military has not given out any response and no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Last month, the government arrested 12 people who were alleged to plot assassination to government officials and bombings in different cities including Rangoon.

It is the first time that military warships were attacked in Rangoon.

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma, Oslo, in Burmese 1430 gmt 22 Aug 03