Regime launches offensive toward Arakan Army-controlled village near Nat Yay Kan base

By Admin 07 Aug 2026

DMG Newsroom

7 August 2026, Ngaphe, Magway Region

Intense fighting has erupted in recent days as the military regime attempts to advance towards Goteseeyoe Village, located near the Nat Yay Kan tactical hilltop base along the border of Arakan State and Ngaphe Township in Magway Region.

On August 6, clashes broke out along the Goteseeyoe route in the Arakan mountain range, with the regime providing support through artillery fire, airstrikes and drone attacks.

"Yesterday, the regime launched heavy attacks in the area using artillery, drones and jet fighters. The military base in this village was captured by the Arakan Army and allied forces long ago. Clashes have continued in the surrounding area in recent days," a military source said.

The Goteseeyoe base, located near the Nat Yay Kan hilltop base, was captured by the Arakan Army and allied revolutionary forces in early 2025.

The Goteseeyoe route is situated near the Nat Yay Kan tactical hilltop base along the Arakan mountain range border, and reports indicate that the regime could also attempt to advance towards the nearby Kamyinkan camp through this route.

"The regime is attempting to clear a route between Nat Yay Kan and Kamyinkan. Unable to advance through Gotegyi, they are targeting this middle route. If they gain control of it, it would achieve two objectives at once. However, under the current circumstances, that remains far beyond their reach," another source said.

The Kamyinkan outpost was previously used by the regime to secure the Chinese natural gas pipeline near the Arakan-Magway border before it was captured by the Arakan Army and revolutionary forces in early 2025.

While the Arakan Army and allied forces continue to surround the Nat Yay Kan tactical hilltop base, the regime has attempted to advance troops from the Padan-based Artillery Battalion No. 905.

Junta columns attempting to move near Gotegyi and Pazi villages have repeatedly been intercepted and forced to retreat by revolutionary forces.

"The Arakan mountain range has become a major battlefield. Jet engines and artillery fire can be heard every day. Because the regime refuses to abandon Nat Yay Kan, heavy fighting continues. These areas are strategically important not only for the regime but also for the Arakan Army and mainland revolutionary forces, creating a situation where neither side can withdraw," said a person familiar with the ground situation.

The military regime is currently carrying out airstrikes and drone attacks on villages around Nat Yay Kan, including Kamyinkan and Goteseeyoe, as it prepares for further offensives.

On August 2, the regime deployed coordinated formations of jet fighters and Y-12 aircraft to conduct a two-hour bombing campaign on villages near Nat Yay Kan.

Since July 24, the regime has deployed large numbers of reinforcements to launch offensive operations towards Nat Yay Kan.

Currently, almost all outposts surrounding the Nat Yay Kan tactical base have been captured by the Arakan Army and allied forces, leaving the main base under siege.