Myanmar Military Claims Control of Hakha–Thantlang Road

THE Myanmar military has announced that it has regained control of the entire Hakha–Thantlang road corridor in northern Chin State, according to a statement released by the military government's Information Department on June 11, 2026.

The military said it launched an offensive on June 4 to reopen the strategic road linking Hakha and Thantlang. During the operation, troops reportedly captured several positions held by Chin resistance forces, including the C3 Hill (Point 1921) on June 6, Auto Hill (Point 2069) on June 7, and the Tower Hill camp on June 8.

According to the statement, government forces also secured a hilltop camp inside Thantlang town on June 9, enabling them to restore control over the Hakha–Thantlang transport route.

The military government stated that the reopening of the road would allow the movement of goods and civilians to resume normally.

Sources linked to Chin resistance forces, however, said that beginning on June 5, Myanmar troops launched heavy assaults on C3 Hill and Auto Hill using aircraft, drones, three military vehicles, and around 300 soldiers. As a result, Chin resistance fighters reportedly withdrew from positions along the Hakha–Thantlang road.

Military analyst and CDM Captain Zin Yaw said the operation was led by Colonel Luan Moe Naing of Strategy Office No. 771. He noted that one group advanced into Thantlang Township while another attacked resistance positions along the road.

According to local reports, resistance forces inside Thantlang town frequently clash with Chin revolutionary fighters during security operations in and around the town.

Captain Zin Yaw also suggested that the Myanmar military could intensify attacks on Chin National Army (CNA) strongholds through the use of drones and airstrikes over the coming months. He said that if the military consolidates its control of Thantlang and continues deploying reinforcements, it may attempt a larger offensive against key resistance positions.

Observers believe that if the military successfully reopens and secures the Hakha–Thantlang road, it could seek to establish Thantlang Township as a security zone and operational base for future military campaigns.

Since February 2023, much of Thantlang town and the Hakha–Thantlang road had remained under the control of Chin resistance groups after they captured military camps in the area.

The latest development follows recent military advances in Falam and Tonzang townships during April and May, which analysts say may signal a broader offensive across Chin State.

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