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- September 06, 2024
According to local sources, a number of junta soldiers
were killed in the battle and they were buried at Kyaukphyu cemetery under
tight security.
The fighting began on 12 February where the junta soldiers
suffered casualties. No less than 40 soldiers died and 100 others injured.
Next day more than 20 soldiers were killed and at least 50 were injured. The
injured soldiers were transported to the 34th infantry battalion and district
general hospital for treatment.
The residents also revealed that due to the intense fighting resulting in
casualties among the soldiers, they conducted airstrikes with a Y-12 aircraft
in the vicinity of Nget Pyaw Chaung village of Kulabar.
According to a Kyaukphyu resident, currently 46
injured soldiers are receiving treatment at the district general hospital.
“With absence of senior doctors at the hospital, the
nurses are engaged on full-time duty," added the resident.
Many seriously injured soldiers were taken to Kyaukphyu district hospital. The
soldiers with minor injuries were shifted to the 34th battalion using military
vehicles.
"I don't know the exact number of injured soldiers who were taken back to
the battalion. Currently, there are over 46 in the hospital," added the
resident.
In the morning hours of 12 February, the Arakan Army
members and junta forces engaged in fierce fighting near Nget Pyaw Chaung
village, located seven miles away from Kyaukphyu township.
After the first day’s battle, the deceased and injured soldiers were brought
back to their battalions. The bodies were taken to Kyaukphyu cemetery for
burial.
"Nearly 16 bodies were loaded on a vehicle at
night. I think they were buried at Kyaukphyu cemetery. The security
around the cemetery was also tightened," said a military aligned source.
The junta forces sent reinforcements from the 542nd
light infantry battalion, 543rd light infantry battalion and 34th infantry
battalion to the battle field. The injured soldiers were taken back to
the battalions by the military vehicles.