TZP News THE ZOLAND POST — March 21, 2026
Resistance fighters deployed explosive-laden drones to strike a gathering of military-aligned officials in the Chin State capital of Hakha on Friday, targeting a legislative session established through the regime’s contested electoral process. The assault, carried out by the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha), struck the regional parliament building where junta representatives had convoked to formalize administrative appointments following the military’s widely denounced “sham elections.”
The strike occurred as the military council moved to redistribute power among its loyalists. During the session, Pu Kawl Lian Thang of the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) was designated as the state assembly speaker, with U Thant Zin Oo appointed as his deputy. The resistance offensive served as a direct challenge to the junta’s attempt to manufacture domestic legitimacy through these localized governance structures.
While the CDF-Hakha Support Team of North America released video footage on Saturday morning documenting the aerial strike on the assembly, the precise extent of casualties or structural damage remains unconfirmed. The Zoland Post sought clarification from CDF-Hakha commanders regarding the impact of the operation, but officials have not yet responded to inquiries.
The audacious strike in the heart of Hakha underscores the persistent volatility in Chin State and the sophisticated tactical evolution of resistance forces. By targeting high-profile political gatherings, the CDF-Hakha continues to signal its refusal to recognize the military’s administrative apparatus, further complicating the junta’s efforts to stabilize its grip on the region.
ရုပ်သံ။ ။ CDF-Hakha Support Team of North America
