The military junta has launched airstrikes on severalvillages under Ponnagyun township of Rakhine State resulting in fire breaking out in many places that damaged many  bridges too.

A Ponnagyun resident informed Narinjara News that fire engulfed Min Kan and TanSwel villages following the airstrikes from a junta warplane at around 3 pm on4 March.

"The airstrikes were carried out in the afternoonhours. I believe it was a Y-12 aircraft. Later the navy personnel also indulgedin firing by  5:30 pm,” added the resident.

A Y-12 aircraft deliberately destroyed thePonnagyun-Rathedaung highway with airstrikes. Ponnagyun was targeted by amilitary helicopter, but details of damage are yet to be known, asserted theresident.

 Vice commander-in-chief of the Arakan Army (AA) Dr NyoTwan Aung revealed through his social media post that the AA fighters have completely captured Ponnagyun township.

"Thanks to all Arakanese fighters and the overseeing commander of theregional military command, as well as commanders at all levels, for presentingPonnagyun township and the greatest victories as a gift. I also honour thecomrades, who made their supreme sacrifice," said his post.

The AA also released a video showing their successfulattack on and later destruction of two armoured vehicles sent as reinforcementsfrom Sittwe to Ponnagyun by the junta forces on 28 February.