Myanmar Army Recaptures Key Border Town Mawtaung

Myanmar. Myanmar's army has claimed to have recaptured a major trading city on the Thai border. The army has presented this as an important achievement for expanding border trade and transportation.

Mawtaung, located on Myanmar's southern border, is a relatively small trading center. According to government statistics, approximately 6.7 million cargo movements occurred through this border crossing in the fiscal year 2023/24 alone. This reflects the region's commercial importance.