Battle of Kyindwe explained

Conflict:Battle of Kyindwe
Partof:the Chin theater of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Date:22 December 2023 – 1 May 2024
Place:Kyindwe, Kanpetlet Township, Chin State, Myanmar
Result:Anti-junta victory
Combatant1: State Administration Council
Combatant2: Chin Brotherhood Alliance
Commander1:Unknown
Commander2:Unknown
Units1: Tatmadaw
Units2:
Strength1:At least 700[2]
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Heavy
Casualties2:Heavy

The Battle of Kyindwe was an engagement between the Myanmar Army and anti-coup resistance forces in the town of Kyindwe, Kanpetlet Township, Chin State. The Chin Brotherhood Alliance, aided by the Arakha Army and People's Defense Force, started attacking Myanmar Army positions on December 22, 2023. Initially intending to capture the town by Christmas, constant airstrikes, heavy fire from entrenched junta forces, and ambushes by pro-junta militias impeded rebel efforts.[3] [2] After four months of constant fighting, anti-junta forces completely captured the town.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/analysis/as-myawaddy-made-headlines-myanmars-resistance-took-bigger-prize-kyindwe.html As Myawaddy Made Headlines, Myanmar’s Resistance Took Bigger Prize: Kyindwe
  2. https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/chin-forces-allies-seize-strategic-town-from-myanmar-military-after-long-battle/ Chin forces, allies seize strategic town from Myanmar military after long battle
  3. https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/chin-anti-regime-groups-target-town-despite-myanmar-junta-reinforcements.html Chin Anti-Regime Groups Target Town Despite Myanmar Junta Reinforcements