Battle Of Chinshwehaw
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Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and allied forces
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Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and allied forces Myanmar National Democratic Alliance ArmyThe Battle of Chinshwehaw was one of the first engagements of Operation 1027. MNDAA fighters attacked military bases, border checkpoints, and police stations. SAC spokesperson, Zaw Min Tun, claimed that they seized a hotel and took hostages.
By 1 November 2023, the SAC conceded that the MNDAA captured the town. Besides seizing numerous weapons and armored vehicles, the MNDAA controls one of the major trade points between Myanmar and China.
References
- ^ Myanmar military says lost control of strategic border town. AFP. November 2, 2023.
- ^ Myanmar: Escalation of clashes in northern Shan and the Southeast Flash Update #1 (As of 30 October 2023) UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- ^ Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar. October 27, 2023. AP News.
- ^ Zan, Hein Htoo (2023-10-28). "Ethnic Alliance Report Rapid Gains From Myanmar Junta Along Chinese Border". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ Peter, Zsomber (2023-11-08). "Offensive on China Border Seen as 'Milestone' in Myanmar Revolt". Voice of America. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
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