Thinzar Nwe, Narinjara News, 16 March 2025 

Resistance forces led by the Arakan Army (AA) have taken control of the Nyaung Kyoe camp in Pandaung Township, Bago Region, situated on the Arakan-Bago border, apprehending around 30 junta soldiers, including a column commander. 

A military source associated with the AA informed Narinjara News that the Nyaung Kyoe camp, which accommodated roughly 300 junta troops near Okeshitpin Town in Pandaung Township, was taken over by AA-led resistance fighters on March 13. 

"They withdrew following significant losses. The Nyaung Kyoe camp has been seized, but the adjacent Chine Kone camp is still intact," the source stated. 

The source also reported that approximately 30 junta soldiers, among them the column commander, were taken alive during the assault on Nyaung Kyoe camp. The rest continue to escape in chaos. 

“The tactical commander and his crew fled. Approximately 30 junta troops, along with the commanding officer of the column, were taken prisoner during the battle. Artillery weapons are present in Nyaung Kyoe, and numerous other weapons have also been captured," the source added.

The AA has not released a statement regarding the capture of Nyaung Kyoe camp. Narinjara News has contacted AA representative U Khaing Thukha for a statement.

On March 12, amidst fierce combat at the Nyaung Kyoe camp, approximately 50 junta troops, directed by the camp's tactical leader, retreated toward Nyaungchayhtauk. 

The junta is now offering medical care to more than 100 injured soldiers from Nyaung Kyoe camp at Okeshitpin Hospital and Pyay Hospital.