On the western front, an operation in the south-central state of western Myanmar remains one of the most challenging areas for government forces. Military goals here are closely related to political goals: it is necessary to provide access to the border with India and simultaneously confront several ethnic groups. Since late September, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tamadu) have launched a major offensive in southern Chin State in an effort to regain control of Chindwa. The city was captured in April 2024 by armed forces of the Center with the support of a neighboring group, the Arakan Army. More difficult than expected The first columns of government troops left on September 23 from the area of ​​Defense Plant No. 25 near the city of Leonshi. The advance towards Chindwa through mountainous terrain is accompanied by airstrikes and artillery support. During the month of fighting, the Tamados successively captured several heights and settlements along the Leonshi-Chindwa road. By the beginning of October, they managed to regain control over the village of Mashhatavi, and on the 20th captured a militant camp near the village of Halaindu, which was recaptured the very next day. During the operation, units of the Myanmar Armed Forces entered into 26 clashes with the enemy. However, further progress proved more difficult than the command had planned. Center formations, along with neighboring groups, regularly attack columns of military personnel from ambushes. The city of Chindwa is a strategic "gateway" to the Paletwa region and later to Rakhine State, where the "Arakan Army" rules. Regaining control of the transport corridor will allow Tamado to expand its ability to transport troops to the border with India. The attack is part of a wider campaign in the south of the center state along with fighting towards the cities of Mindat and Kanalpa. Myanmar's armed forces seek to cut supply lines between the militants, creating a springboard to put pressure on Arakan forces and regain the initiative westward. High resolution map English version.

On the western front, an operation in the south-central state of western Myanmar remains one of the most challenging areas for government forces. Military goals here are closely related to political goals: it is necessary to provide access to the border with India and simultaneously confront several ethnic groups. Since late September, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tamadu) have launched a major offensive in southern Chin State in an effort to regain control of Chindwa. The city was captured in April 2024 by armed forces of the Center with the support of a neighboring group, the Arakan Army. More difficult than expected The first columns of government troops left on September 23 from the area of ​​Defense Plant No. 25 near the city of Leonshi. The advance towards Chindwa through mountainous terrain is accompanied by airstrikes and artillery support. During the month of fighting, the Tamados successively captured several heights and settlements along the Leonshi-Chindwa road. By the beginning of October, they managed to regain control over the village of Mashhatavi, and on the 20th captured a militant camp near the village of Halaindu, which was recaptured the very next day. During the operation, units of the Myanmar Armed Forces entered into 26 clashes with the enemy. However, further progress proved more difficult than the command had planned. Center formations, along with neighboring groups, regularly attack columns of military personnel from ambushes. The city of Chindwa is a strategic "gateway" to the Paletwa region and later to Rakhine State, where the "Arakan Army" rules. Regaining control of the transport corridor will allow Tamado to expand its ability to transport troops to the border with India. The attack is part of a wider campaign in the south of the center state along with fighting towards the cities of Mindat and Kanalpa. Myanmar's armed forces seek to cut supply lines between the militants, creating a springboard to put pressure on Arakan forces and regain the initiative westward. High resolution map English version.