Battle of Mese

Battle of Mese
	Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Date	February – 14 June 2023
Location	Mese, Kayah State, Myanmar18°38′29″N 97°39′16″E / 18.641423°N 97.654519°E
Result	Anti-junta forces victory
Territorial; changes	Military bases in Mese captured by rebels; The town is deserted;
Belligerents
State Administration Council	Karenni Nationalities Defence Force; Karenni National Progressive Party; People's Defence Force; Progressive Karenni People's Force; Karenni National People's Liberation Front; Karen National Liberation Army
Commanders and leaders
	Colonel Phone Naing
Units involved
Tatmadaw Myanmar Army Light Infantry Battalion 135; Light Infantry Battalion 430; ; Myanmar Police Force;	KNPP Karenni Army; Karenni Commando Force;
Strength
20 soldiers; 10 police officers	Unknown
Casualties and losses
	4,000 people displaced

The Battle of Mese took place during the first half of 2023 for control of Mese Township on the border between Myanmar and Thailand in Kayah State. The battle was a part of the current Myanmar civil war.

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