AA seizes pair of strategic military camps in Maungdaw Twsp

By Admin 01 May 2024

DMG Newsroom
1 May 2024, Maungdaw

The Arakkha Army (AA) reportedly took complete control of two military camps on the Maungdaw-Buthidaung road in Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, on April 30.

The AA seized the military’s two hilltop camps about 7 miles from Maungdaw town, a local source said.

“The AA seized two military camps yesterday and reportedly took control of two more military outposts. Fighting is escalating in Maungdaw and Buthidaung,” the source added.

Some junta jet fighters dropped bombs on positions near the military camps seized by the AA.

The AA has been attacking the junta’s No. 1 border guard police headquarters in Kyee Kan Pyin Village since April 27, using artillery and drones. It is also attacking the Hla Poe Kaung base, as well as nearby outposts.

It has also stepped up its attacks on the 15th regional operations command headquarters and remaining military units in Buthidaung Township, forcing the regime to call for daily air support.

Buthidaung Township is home to 15th regional operations command, and eight light infantry battalions — 345, 352, 353, 535, 551, 552, 564, and 565 — as well as three infantry battalions— 233, 234 and 263 — and artillery battalion 378. The AA has seized battalions 552 and 564.

“The AA seems to be attempting to seize Maungdaw and Buthidaung ahead of the rainy season,” said a local resident in Maungdaw.

The AA has imposed a 7 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew in Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships, effective as of April 26.

The regime and the AA have also been fighting fiercely in Ann and Thandwe townships. Since launching its offensive in November, the AA has seized Pauktaw, Rathedaung, Ponnagyun, Kyauktaw, Mrauk-U, Minbya, Myebon and Ramree townships in Arakan State, and Paletwa Township in neighbouring Chin State.