Approximately 10 military junta soldiers were killed in a targeted landmine ambush near Zaw Kaung village on 19 March.
According to the Civil Defence Militia-Siyin (CDM-Siyin) of the Chinland Defence Forces (CDF), the attack struck a column of roughly 300 troops as they advanced from Kalay, Sagaing Region, toward the strategic town of Falam.
“They walked right into five directional mines we had set up, and an entire squad was wiped out,” Thawng Pu, Chief of Staff of the CDF CDM-Siyin said.
A video released by the group shows a squad of soldiers being monitored before the coordinated detonation, which reportedly wiped out an entire unit. In the aftermath of the ambush, the junta launched three retaliatory airstrikes using jet fighters, though no resistance fighters were harmed.
The Chief of Staff added that although this column has been repeatedly targeted with mines, they haven’t been able to provide a full report on all incidents yet due to security concerns for their members, internet connectivity issues, and ongoing clashes.
The column continued its advance, and intense fighting broke out on 24 March near Var Lon village in Falam Township. Chin Defence Forces have not yet released details regarding casualties from that clash.
Thawng Pu, Chief of Staff of CDF CDM-Siyin, has requested that the public contribute in any way they can to make the revolution more effective as they continue to resist columns advancing from Kalay toward northern Chin State.
The junta is currently carrying out an offensive against Falam, a town controlled by Chin revolutionary forces since late October 2025. Over 1,000 troops have been deployed across four routes: Kalay-Natchaung-Gangaw, Kalay-Natchaung-Webula, Kalay-Khampat-Thaing Ngin, and Tedim-Thaing Ngin.
During more than five months of fighting, over 200 junta soldiers have been killed, more than 250 wounded, and over 40 captured by Chin forces. Approximately 50 members of the Chin allied forces have lost their lives, according to a statement released by the Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) on 9 March.
Despite heavy casualties, the military continues to push toward Falam, a key town on the India-Myanmar border trade route. Troops are currently stationed 10 miles away from the town in Swanthayan to the east and Khomli to the west.
Junta columns are also stationed in Lumbang and Parte villages, 15 miles from Falam. Operations are being conducted through four separate columns, including the one currently at Var Lon.
Nearly 30 civilians have been killed by junta military incursions, airstrikes, and artillery fire. Over 60 buildings including schools, hospitals, churches, and residential homes have been destroyed.
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