A Kyaukphyu resident informed that the clash began at8 am on 12 February at the foot of Doe Tan mountain, where the 32nd policebattalion is stationed.
“The fighting is going on in Kulabar village-tract. Wecan hear the sound of gunfire and artillery shells in the morning hours,” addedthe resident.
Till 10 am, artillery shells were fired for over eight8 times.
The junta forces often conduct operations on NaPyo Chaung village under Kulabar village-tract. Many nearby areas were alsotargeted. The soldiers also frequently arrested local villagers to extractinformation about the AA.
Na Pyo Chaung village is surrounded by MalaKyun, Pyin Shay and Leik Kha Maw villages and gunfightings are going on inthose areas, following which many villagers left their places.
On 1 February, intense clashes between the two armedforces took place in Mala Kyun, Pyin Shay Ywar Thit and Yae Myet villages inKyaukphyu valley. At least six civilians were injured by artillery shells,fired by the navy and police personnel.
About 60 soldiers stationed in Gone Chweinvillage-tract went to the battle to assist the 543rd battalion and Doe Tanmountain police battalion and they all continuously fired artillery shells.