The military junta has been using Czech-made civilian aircraft in military operations, according to a statement released on May 13 by the Blood Money Campaign (BMC).
The group urged the Czech government to take action against the military junta for using civilian aircraft in military operations and to stop further sales.
According to BMC, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power through military force and has been accused of committing brutal crimes, appointed himself as “President” alongside the junta-controlled parliament after holding what the group described as a sham election.
BMC said that while Min Aung Hlaing has been claiming domestically and internationally that the country is moving toward democracy, the military junta continues to carry out mass killings of civilians, serious human rights violations, war crimes, and daily aerial attacks targeting civilian populations.
The group said the military junta has been using not only military fighter jets but also Let L410-UVP E20 Turbolet aircraft manufactured by Czech aviation company Omnipol Group.
According to flight-tracking research data collected between June 16 and September 16, 2025, the Let L410 aircraft were used at Pathein Air Base headquarters and Tada-U Air Base.
The report found that during June and July 2025, the aircraft made 16 takeoffs and landings over eight flight days. The aircraft were reportedly used three times for training missions, twice for transport missions, and three additional times in confirmed operations, with a minimum estimated flight time of 13 hours.
Human rights activist Myanda said international organizations should not grant legitimacy to the military junta’s attempts to portray itself as a civilian government while inviting peace talks, and should also investigate the use of civilian aviation in military operations.
“The use of civilian aviation networks and aviation fuel for military purposes is directly linked to airstrikes against civilians. These issues must continue to be exposed and addressed through cooperation. Without international collaboration, it would be difficult for domestic civil society groups and revolutionary forces inside the country to tackle these issues alone. That is why both local and international communities need to cooperate,” Myanda said.
The activist added that the military junta’s use of civilian aircraft as cover to purchase aviation fuel, aircraft spare parts, and aviation insurance contributes to human rights violations and war crimes, while also undermining international aviation security systems.
According to data from the Nyan Lynn Thit Analytica research group, the military junta carried out at least 6,980 aerial bombing attacks between February 2021 and March 19, 2026.
The report said the attacks killed 4,299 civilians, including pregnant women and infants under six months old, while 7,552 others suffered serious injuries.
The Blood Money Campaign called on the Czech government to take action against the military junta and halt all aircraft shipments currently being sent or planned for delivery to Myanmar.
