- Web Master
- April 14, 2024
An intense clash between the junta soldiers and Arakha
Army (AA) fighters took place for three consecutive days near Pa Yit, Yae Kauk
and Daw Myao villages under Thandwe township in southern Rakhine State,
resulting in a number of casualties among the soldiers.
The injured soldiers are now receiving medical
treatment at Thandwe hospital, said the local residents.
"The junta soldiers retreated towards Shwe Hlay
village. Clashes went on over Pa Yit village mountains. The AA fighters
besieged the area prompting the junta forces to call for warplane support. But
the warplanes also retreated after the AA offensive. Body of a captain was
buried in the Yae Kauk village monastery. When the junta forces attempted to
retrieve the bodies, AA fighters opened fire and prevented them from doing
so," said a resident of Shwe Hlay village.
A military junta captain was reportedly killed in the
clash and his body was buried in the monastery. However, Narinjara News cannot
independently confirm the information.
From 22 to 24 April, the clashes occurred between the
two armed sides near Pa Yit, Yae Kauk and Daw Mya villages. The junta soldiers
were stationed at Tha Htay hydropower project, which is located 10 miles away
from these villages.
The junta's tactical operation command at the
hydropower project was attacked by the AA fighters from Daw Mya village. The
clash along the forest road resulted in the death of 40 soldiers. The
injured soldiers were taken to Thandwe hospital in the early hours of 24 April.
"The AA's military strategy is quite effective.
While the junta soldiers focused on Daw Mya village, the AA fighters approached
from Pa Yit village and launched a close-range attack. Access to the area is
restricted and some of the injured personnel were sent to Yangon hospital,”
said a Thandwe resident.
The AA has appealed to residents of Daw Mya and
Pa Yit villages to evacuate the conflict zone. Many residents of Kyaung Kone
village near Tha Htay hydropower project fled to safer places.