The junta has regained control of most sections of the Monywa–Yargyi–Kalewa Road in Sagaing Region, an area that had previously been under the control of resistance forces, according to a regime statement released on June 25.

Stretching more than 120 miles, the road is part of the India–Myanmar Friendship Project. Since the 2021 military coup, resistance forces had established control over nearly every village along the route from the border, making it one of their key strongholds.

The junta launched a renewed offensive along the road in early June. By June 22, its troops had retaken control of 12 villages along the route, including Yaylelkyun, Tesu, Chaungma, Aungmingalar, Thityarpin, Winkone, and Yargyi.

By June 23, junta troops had advanced to Kyaw Village in Mingin Township, Sagaing Region, where they were reportedly conducting security operations to neutralize nearby resistance positions.

The regime said it is continuing its counter-terrorism operation with the aim of recapturing every village along the corridor linking central Myanmar to the Indian border.

In recent days, the junta also retook Khampat Town in Tamu Township, near the Indian border, effectively restoring its control over the long route from Tamu to Kalewa, as well as another key stretch between Yinmabin Town and Kyaw Village.

Following the 2021 coup, resistance forces had gained control of nearly all rural areas across Anyar, Myanmar's central dry zone, while the junta largely retained control only of major urban centers.

During his visit to India in late May, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing pledged to ensure the implementation of the Indian-funded Kalewa–Yargyi Road upgrading project.