MDY-PDF Captures Htanpingone Village in Mandalay Division Amid Intensified Fighting

People’s Defense Forces Secure Htanpingone Village in Major Offensive

December 19 – The People’s Defense Forces (Mandalay) (MDY-PDF) successfully captured Htanpingone village in Mattara Township, Mandalay Division, marking a significant victory against the military junta. The capture, which occurred at approximately 9 a.m., also resulted in the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and the capture of prisoners of war, according to an MDY-PDF announcement.

Htanpingone village, strategically located on the border of Mattara Township and Patheingyi Township, lies just over 10 miles from Mandalay City. It borders the villages of Myakan and Wathonara along the Mandalay-Mattara highway, making it a key location in the ongoing conflict.

The MDY-PDF reported that, following the successful capture of Htanpingone, their forces have continued offensives in surrounding areas. Intense fighting has been ongoing in Mattara Township since December 19, with clashes also reported in Thabeikkyin and Naungcho townships.

This victory highlights the growing strength of the MDY-PDF in Mandalay Division, as they intensify their efforts against the military junta. The capture of prisoners and military resources adds to the resistance’s momentum, posing a significant challenge to the junta’s control in the region.

Observers note that the escalating conflict in Mandalay Division underscores the deepening crisis in Myanmar, as resistance forces continue to gain ground. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as fighting intensifies in key townships.