CNI News
May 6, 2026
Naypyidaw has announced that the Myanmar military has successfully regained control over the Mandalay-Indaw-Myitkyina route, allowing the communication link to be reopened on May 6.
Currently, the Myanmar military has secured full control and reopened the entire communication route spanning Mandalay, Madaya, Singu, Thabeikkyin, Tagaung, Tigyaing, Katha, Indaw, Mawluu, Nantsi Aung, Mohnyin, Mogaung, and Myitkyina.
The reopening of this route will foster the revitalization and development of the socio-economic lives of local ethnic populations, according to the statement from Naypyidaw.
The route connecting Mandalay to Myitkyina is fundamental to the development of northern Myanmar. With this route now accessible, the flow of goods for the public will become faster and easier, and travel times will be significantly reduced.
It is reported that the military operations to regain control over the Mandalay-Madaya-Singu-Thabeikkyin-Tagaung-Tigyaing-Katha-Indaw-Mawluu-Nantsi Aung-Mohnyin-Mogaung-Myitkyina communication route spanned over a period of one year and three months.
During the operational period, a total of 322 major and minor clashes occurred with revolutionary forces, resulting in the seizure of ammunition, related military equipment, and 332 assorted weapons, according to the official release.
