| Conflict: | Operation Taungthaman |
| Partof: | the Myanmar civil war |
| Date: | 28 October 2023 – present |
| Place: | Madaya Township, Mandalay Region |
| Status: | Ongoing |
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| Commander1: | |
| Commander2: | Unknown |
| Strength1: | Unknown |
| Strength2: | Unknown |
| Casualties1: | 100 casualties, two armored vehicles destroyed (rebel claim) |
| Casualties2: | 10 dead, 30 wounded (rebel claim) |
| Casualties3: | 11+ civilians killed |
Operation Taungthaman (Burmese: တောင်သမန်စစ်ဆင်ရေး) is an ongoing military operation launched by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), directed by the People's Defence Force (PDF) focused in Madaya Township of Mandalay Region.[2] [3] [4]
The Myanmar Civil War picked up in intensity before the start of the operation, with Operation 1027 capturing 220 Tatmadaw positions since its start. On 28 October, Operation Taungthaman was announced by the PDF, with no further information given.[5] Troops from the Ta'ang National Liberation Army fighting in Operation 1027 were moved to execute Operation Taungthaman on 13 November.
Operation Taungthaman started in late October with attacks in Nawnghkio and Kyaukme Townships in southern Shan State, in support to the simultaneous Operation 1027.[6]
A major offensive operation was initiated by the TNLA on 13 November, in eastern Madaya Township. Fighting erupted on that day in Kinn Village, as the junta responded with airstrikes and artillery attacks. Later junta offensives on 16–17 November led to the torching of the village, with 700 houses being burned down. 8,000 people are reported to be displaced in the township.
On 16 November, a junta-held checkpoint between Madaya and Singu Townships was attacked by the TNLA. An attempt by one of the junta's air defense units to rescue captured soldiers led to the killing of 11 civilians in a nearby teashop.
By 28 November, PDF and TNLA forces reported the capture of a junta base of around 120 soldiers in Madaya Township.