Bomb blast damages Chinese Consulate in Mandalay, no injuries reported

On October 18, at around 5 p.m., the Chinese Consulate located at the corner of 73rd Street and 102A Street in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, was attacked with a bomb, damaging the roof of a two-story building inside the compound. 

Following the attack, security forces conducted temporary roadblocks and inspections in the surrounding areas near the consulate.

No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, and reports on Telegram channels suggested that PDF (People’s Defence Forces) members carried out the attack by launching a bomb and fleeing. 

Some exile media sources speculated that the attack might have been conducted by people’s militias. 

Due to the heavy security at the site, attacking the consulate up close would be difficult, leading some to believe a drone might have been used in the bombing, according to a local Mandalay resident. 

One witness mentioned hearing a loud explosion and later learning that a bomb had been thrown at the consulate. Given the constant security presence at the Chinese Consulate, they were initially skeptical of such an attack.

The area is known for its tight security. In an official statement, the SAC (State Administration Council) Information Team confirmed that an explosion occurred at the consulate around 4:30 p.m. on October 18, damaging the roof of the two-story building. 

A section of the tile roof approximately two feet wide was affected, but there were no injuries or other damage reported.

Security forces, in cooperation with consulate officials, are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible, and additional security measures have been implemented. 

The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar has not yet released any statement regarding the incident.