Siege of Myawaddy

Siege of Myawaddy
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)

Civilians fleeing to Thailand during the siege of Myawaddy
Date6 – 24 April 2024
Location16°41′09″N 98°30′24″E / 16.6857°N 98.5067°E / 16.6857; 98.5067
Result

SAC and allies victory

Belligerents

Karen National Union

People's Defence Force
Democratic Karen Buddhist Army
KNU/KNLA Peace Council

State Administration Council

Commanders and leaders
Unknown

Soe Win

Strength
Unknown ~200 (at the base of 275th Light Infantry Battalion)
Casualties and losses
Unknown 600+ surrendered (Including family members of the soldiers)

The siege of Myawaddy was a significant military engagement that occurred in early 2024 during the Myanmar civil war. The siege took place in the town of Myawaddy, located on the eastern border with Thailand.