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 Arakan Army and People's Defence 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]

Battle of Kyindwe
Part of the Chin theater of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Date22 December 2023 – 1 May 2024
Location
Result Anti-junta victory
Belligerents

State Administration Council

Chin Brotherhood Alliance

Commanders and leaders
Unknown Unknown
Units involved

Tatmadaw

  • Chinland Defense Force
  • Chin National Defence Force
  • Local PDFs
  • Strength
    At least 700[2] Unknown
    Casualties and losses
    Heavy Heavy

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