The Chin Brotherhood announced that anti-regime forces now control over 80% of Chin State following the fall of Mindat and Kanpetlet townships over the weekend.

Yaw Mang, the group’s spokesman, stated that southern Chin State has been "liberated," and its troops are now targeting Infantry Battalion 268, the junta's last remaining position in Falam, located in northern Chin State.

According to Yaw Mang, junta forces are now confined to urban areas in Hakha, Falam, Tedim, and Thantlang townships, while other regions, including Paletwa, Matupi, Kanpetlet, Mindat, and Tonzang, have fallen to anti-regime forces. He also reported that 13 political prisoners were freed in Mindat, and Kanpetlet was abandoned before anti-regime forces arrived on Sunday morning.

The Chin Brotherhood’s offensive is backed by allied groups, including the Yaw Defense Force, the Yaw Army from Gangaw District in Sagaing Region, and the Monywa People’s Defense Force. These groups reportedly began preparations for their operations against Mindat, Falam, and Kanpetlet four months ago.

Operation CB, launched on November 9, has seen significant gains. On Friday, the Chin Brotherhood reported the surrender of 168 regime soldiers and police, along with their families. The fall of Infantry Battalion 274 in Mindat on Saturday marked a significant victory, with at least 300 junta troops and police reportedly detained, and large quantities of weapons and ammunition seized.

The group acknowledged support from the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, which provided arms, ammunition, reinforcements, and strategic advice for the Mindat offensive.

Separately, the Chin National Army, fighting for the Chinland Council, has launched Operation Jericho, capturing the Timit plain between Hakha and Thantlang earlier this month.

These developments underscore the escalating conflict in Chin State and the diminishing control of the military regime in the region.

BOB Post