The Chin National Defense Force and its allies killed nearly 40 junta soldiers in Falam and Kalay townships during their fights in July and August, according to an announcement by the local militia group on 19 August.

During the clashes in Falam township on 1 July 4 soldiers lost their lives and conflicts on Falam-Hakha road from 21 to 29 July also left 15 junta soldiers dead.

From 1 to 15 August, fighting in Falam and Hakha townships killed nearly 20 soldiers with over 10 injured.