CNI News
16 July 2025

The Myanmar Tatmadaw lost control of Naungcho Town, in northern Shan State in 2024, but it has regained control of the town on July 16, 2025, said locals.

The second wave of Operation-1027 was launched by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army in June, 2024 and TNLA, DPLA and MDY-PDF were able to control the town.

And then, joint forces led by the TNLA. Then, the joint forces led by the TNLA continued its offensive to capture Taung Kham near Pyin Oo Lwin, but the forces had to withdraw due to the Myanmar Tatmadaw's resistance.

While distributing food to children in some neighborhoods of Naungcho Town

Therefore, after capturing Taung Kham, the Myanmar Tatmadaw launched an offensive to regain control of Naungcho Town starting in February 2025, and was able to regain control of Naungcho Town on July 16.

In the offensive to regain control of Naung Cho, columns from  Division-11 and Division-55 took control of Taung Ward and Pahat Ward on July 13, 2025, and the market ward and downtown areas on July 15.

Then,  after the Myanmar Tatmadaw captured the police station, General Administration Office, and departmental buildings in Naungcho on July 16, it was able to takie control of the entire town, according to locals and people close to the military.