# Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos

https://mins.news/en/item/89864

- The Guardian, 2026-10-07 14:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/satellite-images-attack-jets-china-military-facility-laos

> Satellite images show eight light attack aircraft and more than a dozen military vehicles at a new Chinese facility at Ban Keun airport in Laos. The support and training centre opened last week, prompting regional concern; China says it is not directed at any third party.

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