Battle of Thantlang

Battle of Thantlang
Part of the Chin theater of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
DateSeptember 2021 – present
Location
Thantlang, Chin State, Myanmar
22°41′57″N 93°25′41″E / 22.69917°N 93.42806°E / 22.69917; 93.42806
Result

Ongoing

  • CNA/CDF claims control of two-thirds of Thantlang
  • SAC forces maintain a presence and attempt recaptures in 2023
  • CNA/CDF capture the LIB 269 headquarters
  • Only 100+ SAC forces remain in the town
Belligerents

State Administration Council

Chin National Army
Chinland Defense Force
Commanders and leaders
Saw Ye Hmue Aung
Hein Myat Soe †[1]		 Unknown
Units involved

Tatmadaw

Chin National Army

Strength
1,500+[3]

The Battle of Thantlang is a series of battles fought over the control of Thantlang town in Chin State, Myanmar between junta forces and local Chin rebels in 2021. The battle has left the town largely destroyed.[4] In 2023, there continue to be clashes in Thantlang as the junta attempts to regain control of the township.[5]

  1. ^ POWs Reveal Names of Junta Captains Who Reduced Chin Town of 10,000 to Ashes, 13 February 2023
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  3. ^ The Burning of Thantlang, 2 Years On, 25 October 2023
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