Two clashes with the junta forces erupted in Ngapetownship of Magway region resulting in the death of at least 10 soldiers andinjuries to 18 others, said an Arakan Army (AA) statement.

The clashes broke out on 26 March near Tonegyi villageand on 28 March near Chaungphyar village of Magway region.

"Ataround 10:48 am on Tuesday, a clash occurred between AA fighters and a columnof 40 soldiers at 1,500 meters northeast of Tonegyi village under Ngapetownship,” said the statement.

Atleast four soldiers were killed and eight others injured in the battle.

OnThursday at around 8:58 am, another clash took place between a column of 50soldiers  and AA fighters on a ridge about 700 meters south of Chaungphyarvillage under Ngape township, where six soldiers were killed and 10 otherssustained injuries.

TheAA fighters also recovered arms and ammunition from the military bases, addedthe statement.