- Web Master
- April 24, 2024
The
artillery shells, fired by the Arakan Army (AA) and exploded in western command
base in Ann have resulted in casualties among junta officers, including a major, said
a resident of Ann township.
During the
clash on 9 April at around 7:30 pm, the artillery shells were fired by the AA
fighters and those landed in the combat support unit of western command. A
major from the signals battalion was killed and several other officers &
soldiers were injured.
"The
signals battalion is just one road away from the western command. The major
sustained serious injuries by shrapnel and finally he died at 1 pm on 10
April," said a military source.
On 10
April, the fighting was intense in Nat Sin Taung near Lone village, mountains
near Kyaung Phyu Kwin village, mountains near the 373rd light infantry
battalion and Taw Hein Taung tactical operation command. The army, navy
and air force personnel are engaged in shelling which causes worries for the
local residents.
"The battle is raging in four
places. The junta forces are fighting as best they can. The warplanes in Ann
airport are constantly taking off and landing. We are worried as we don't know
when the artillery shells will fall on us," she a women resident.
The junta has closed the road
towards Ann township which has caused serious food shortages for the
residents.
Narinjara
News cannot independently confirm the death and injuries to junta soldiers.
The battle
to capture Ann township is going on as the soldiers are not relinquishing its
control. As a result, the fighting is intensified in the locality.