Heavy clashes rage near junta's key weapons factory in Bago Region

By Admin 12 Nov 2025

DMG Newsroom

12 November 2025, Padaung, Bago Region

Fierce clashes have broken out between the Myanmar military and a coalition force led by the Arakan Army (AA) near the regime's weapons factory No. 16 (KaPaSa 16) and Point 666 in Padaung Township, Bago Region.

"Clashes between the Myanmar military and a coalition force led by the Arakan Army are reported at Point 666 and KaPaSa 16 in Padaung Township. The fighting is said to be intense," said a source on the ground.

In a statement on Tuesday, the AA confirmed ongoing heavy fighting near KaPaSa 16, saying that some junta soldiers had surrendered under white flags while others were captured.

According to the statement, 16 junta soldiers from Light Infantry Battalions (LIBs) 361 and 363 under the 10th Military Operations Command (MOC-10) were captured during fighting near KaPaSa 16 on November 8, 9 and 10.

Ten junta soldiers from LIB 368 under MOC-10 were also captured during clashes near Mount Laylar, east of Nyaungkyo Village in Padaung Township, on November 8 and 9, the AA said.

The AA added that four more junta soldiers from LIB 363 under MOC-10 were arrested during fighting near KaPaSa 16 on November 9.

Military analysts say the AA's offensive is gradually approaching KaPaSa 16, and if the factory falls, it could significantly impact the regime's weapons production capabilities.

"If the Arakan Army can capture KaPaSa 16, the military regime's ability to produce ammunition will be limited. The junta's capacity to use ammunition largely depends on weapons factories that produce aerial bombs. If these factories are captured, the regime's airstrikes could be disrupted," said Captain Zin Yaw, a participant in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

KaPaSa 16 is a key weapons factory that produces ammunition and bombs for junta troops. Padaung Township also hosts several other military weapons factories, including KaPaSa 5, KaPaSa 6 and KaPaSa 9.

A joint force led by the Arakan Army seized control of Pakankwe Village near KaPaSa 16 in the second week of October.

The AA says it is conducting defensive operations and counter-offensives in response to the military regime's offensives along the Arakan-Bago, Arakan-Magway and Arakan-Ayeyarwady borders.