July 23, 2025, Mandalay - The Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) has announced that it has fully recaptured and brought under control Thabeikkyin Town in the Thabeikkyin District of Mandalay Region today, July 23. This information was released by the State Administration Council (SAC) Information Team.

According to the statement, Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) columns initiated a counter-terrorism operation within Thabeikkyin Township, which was previously controlled by terrorist insurgents. They began clearing the area around the battalion headquarters and subsequently gained ground through successive counter-attacks.

As a result of this operation, the Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) successfully recaptured 6 Mile Village on June 30, 2025, followed by 5 Mile Village on July 5, and 4 Mile Village along with a nearby tower hill on July 17. Today, July 23, the Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) has completely regained control of Thabeikkyin Town.

Thabeikkyin, a strategically important town, had been under attack by terrorist organizations, specifically the TNLA and PDF-affiliated groups, since August 18, 2024. These groups, advancing from Mohnyin and Mogok townships, launched large-scale assaults on Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) outposts, battalions, and towns/villages within Thabeikkyin Township.

During the 11-month operation, 17 major battles and 45 skirmishes occurred with the terrorist insurgents. The Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) reportedly recovered 51 bodies of enemy combatants and seized 112 assorted weapons along with related equipment.

Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) columns have now begun mine-clearing operations within Thabeikkyin Town to ensure the safe return of local residents who were temporarily displaced. Authorities are urging displaced residents who wish to return to their homes and resume their livelihoods to report systematically to the relevant security teams.

Furthermore, the respective regional government is working with departmental staff to quickly resume government administrative functions, schools, and hospitals.

Thabeikkyin Town is located on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River and serves as a port town. It borders cities in Kachin State, Sagaing Region, and northern Shan State.

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