Fully Controlling of Winwa Bridge: Dawei-Myeik transportation route reopened for locals

Starting from February 17, 2026, KNLA and so-called PDF terrorist insurgents used drones and superior forces to launch a surprise attack on security personnel guarding the Win Wa Bridge, a key strategic point on the Dawei-Myeik highway in Thayetchaung Township, Taninthayi Region.

The insurgents temporarily took control of the bridge and its surrounding areas, cutting off and blocking the transportation route. As the terrorists attacked in massive numbers, the security forces guarding the bridge fought back valiantly against the insurgents. However, due to the disparity in strength, they systematically made a temporary retreat to the Gon Nyin Seik area on March 12, where they joined forces with Tatmadaw columns to make necessary preparations and regroup.

Subsequently, starting from March 28, step-by-step security operations were carried out to regain control of the bridge area temporarily dominated by the terrorist insurgents. On March 31, Tatmadaw columns successfully and fully recaptured and took control of the former Win Wa police station and the area surrounding the Win Wa Bridge.

As a result, travelers and vehicles can now resume normal travel on the Dawei-Myeik highway. It is reported that the local ethnic people are highly grateful to the Tatmadaw and are overjoyed, as the full regaining of control over the Win Wa Bridge by Tatmadaw columns and the reopening of the Dawei-Myeik transportation route will allow the regional flow of goods to return to normal.