- Web Master
- October 27, 2024
Sittwe: The Arakan Army (AA) has
been launching simultaneous attacks on 12 battalions of the junta forces
situated in four Rakhine townships and some of those battalions were already
captured by the AA fighters, claimed the Three Brotherhood Alliance in a statement
issued on 20 January.
The statement also included
a photograph of AA vice commander-in-chief Dr Nyo Twan Awng while celebrating
the victory of the anti-junta movement in northern Shan State.
The light infantry
battalions currently under attack by the AA fighters include the 377th, 378th
and 540th units based in Mrauk-U, the 379th, 380th and 541st based in Minbya,
the 374th, 375th and 376th based in Kyauktaw and the 536th, 537th and 538th based
in Rathedaung townships.
The clashes between the AA
fighters and junta forces are escalating in those areas, where the
battalions are stationed, the statement added
Despite the strong defense
of junta forces, the AA fighters have already captured some of
the targeted military bases.
According to information
obtained by Narinjara News, the specific battalions situated in Mrauk-U, the
Minbya-based 379th, 380th and 541st battalions have gone to the AA’s control.
The junta forces are using
warplanes and artillery but the AA fighters are determined to capture all
battalions.
In the last few days, the AA
fighters have completely captured the junta's military bases near Kyauk Tan and
Aung Tharzi villages. The military base near Htee Swel village in northern
Rathedaung township also fell to the AA.
The clashes are going in the
vicinity of Tigyaing township and Sagaing region. The gun fighting continues in
Minbya, Mrauk-U, Kyauktaw, Pauktaw, Rathedaung and Ramree (Yanbye) townships.
In Ann township, the junta
forces are conducting airstrikes and artillery shell attacks every day.
On 19 January, the 203rd
light infantry battalion, under the junta's 22nd division, located near Kyar
Nyo Pyin village of Buthidaung township, fired artillery shells into populated
areas. At least 10 artillery shells exploded in the vicinity of Zedi Taung
village resulting in the injury of a 13-year-old boy.