Battle of Chinshwehaw

Battle of Chinshwehaw
Part of Operation 1027 in the Myanmar civil war

Map of Operation 1027 overall as of February 2024 (Not including gains made by anti-SAC forces before 27 October) 23°28′32″N 98°49′27″E / 23.475573°N 98.824194°E / 23.475573; 98.824194
Result MNDAA victory
Territorial
changes		 MNDAA captures Chinshwehaw and surrounding areas
Belligerents

State Administration Council

  • Kokang BGF
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and allied forcesCommanders and leaders
  • Min Aung Hlaing


  • Peng Daxun
Units involved

 Tatmadaw

  •  Myanmar Army
    • Northeastern Command
  •  Myanmar Air Force
  • Border Guard Force
  • Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army
    • Strength Unknown UnknownCasualties and losses "Dozens killed, captured, or wounded" (MNDAA claim)[1] Unknown Numerous civilian casualties; reportedly 500 displaced persons[2]
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    Prelude

    Theater

    Early violence and clashes

    2021–22 dry season campaign

    2022 monsoon season campaign

    2022–23 dry season campaign

    2023 monsoon season campaign

    2023–24 dry season campaign

    The 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.[3]

    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.[4] [5]


    References

    1. ^ Myanmar military says lost control of strategic border town. AFP. November 2, 2023.
    2. ^ 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
    3. ^ Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar. October 27, 2023. AP News.
    4. ^ Zan, Hein Htoo (2023-10-28). "Ethnic Alliance Report Rapid Gains From Myanmar Junta Along Chinese Border". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
    5. ^ 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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