YANGON: The Myanmar military has regained control of the Alpha Cement Plant and the Phayaungtaung mining area in Madaya Township, Mandalay Region, after they were temporarily occupied by joint forces of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Mandalay People's Defence Force (MDY-PDF) with backing from the National Unity Government.
According to reports, the combined group launched a major assault on 18 July 2025, targeting a security outpost in Myakantha Village. The outpost conducted a tactical withdrawal on 20 July, but on 21 July, armed forces counterattack units struck back with heavy weapons, forcing the attackers to retreat.
