Tatmadaw Columns Retake Sinswe Village Along Kamamaung-Papun Route

TATMADAW columns have retaken control of Sinswe Village along the Kamamaung-Papun route after security operations against combined KNU, KNLA and PDF forces, according to a report.

The columns began operations to reopen the route on 5 May 2026, after the joint forces had tem­porarily controlled sec­tions of the corridor. They progressively regained control of several villages, most recently Hpalongyi Village on 7 September, before retaking Sinswe Village on the evening of 27 September.

According to the re­port, the security forces engaged in 65 clashes during the operations and seized 11 temporary outposts, 13 bodies, 15 firearms, 24 FPV drones, mines, walkie-talkies and other equipment. Some security person­nel were also killed in the fighting.

The report accused the joint forces of using ci­vilian buildings as defen­sive positions, extorting and looting residents and vehicles, destroying roads and bridges with mines, and restricting travel and trade along the route.

Security columns, working with residents, will continue opera­tions to reopen the re­maining sections of the Kamamaung-Papun route. Authorities also plan to repair damaged infrastructure, clear mines and rehabilitate schools, health facilities, religious buildings and homes. — MNA/ST