7 July 2026 – The Chinland Defence Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) reported a significant aerial bombardment of one of its camps near Lunghnam village in Hakha township, occurring on 6 July at approximately 1:00 pm.
The attack involved two jet fighters, which dropped four 500-pound bombs, supported by a Y-12 aircraft that released dozens of additional projectiles. While the camp sustained direct hits, resulting in structural damage to several buildings, the CDF-Hakha reported that there were no casualties.
CDF-Hakha leadership expressed concern over the high level of accuracy displayed during the operation, suggesting that the military may be relying on ground-level intelligence, informants, or reconnaissance to pinpoint resistance locations.
In response to the intensifying military activity, the CDF-Hakha announced a security overhaul in areas under its control, effective 7 July. A curfew has been implemented from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am across areas surrounding Hakha township.
Residents are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance and to report the presence of unfamiliar individuals, warning that State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) personnel and non-Civil Disobedience Movement (non-CDM) employees may be operating undercover in civilian clothing.
This airstrike reflects a broader, concerning trend in Chin State. Facing significant setbacks in ground combat and an inability to maintain control over contested territories, the SSPC military has increasingly shifted its strategy toward heavy reliance on air power.
While the SSPC military maintains control over Hakha town itself, resistance forces, including the CDF-Hakha, hold significant authority over much of the surrounding township. As security conditions remain volatile, local defense forces are prioritizing civilian safety and intelligence monitoring to counter what they describe as a systematic campaign of indiscriminate aerial bombardment that frequently risks hitting schools, religious infrastructure, and civilian settlements. – Reporting by Daniel
