Civilian Killed and Another Seriously Injured in Junta's Airstrike and Navy Firing in Ramree Township

 In Rakhine State, the urban area of Ramree (Yanbye) and adjacent villages were struck by artillery shells as a result of firing from Military Council troops' helicopters, jet fighters, and navy. Initial reports suggest the immediate death of one civilian and serious injuries to another.

Residents reported that the deceased individual was Ko Maung Zeik from Laung Chaung Ward, and the person severely injured was U Sein Shwe Oo from Nyaung Pin Hla Village.

According to a resident, Ko Maung Zeik from Laung Chaung Ward was killed on the spot by shell shrapnel during airstrikes by the Military Council on Ramree Township around 12:30 PM, following a clash between the AA and the Military Council earlier this morning.

"The clash this morning resulted in two civilians being hit—one killed and one injured. Ko Maung Zeik in Laung Chaung Ward died on the spot," stated the resident.

Residents also reported that U Sein Shwe Oo from Nyaung Pin Hla village sustained a leg injury from shrapnel when the Military Council's jet fighters, helicopters, navy warships, and hill-based battalions fired artillery shells.

A resident of Ramree stated, "U Sein Shwe Oo from Nyaung Pin Hla village was hit by shrapnel in the thigh. He was subsequently taken to Sane hospital."

On December 18, around 7 AM, the Arakan Army (AA) launched an attack on Thein Taung near the Myoma market in Ramree Township, where Military Council troops were stationed. This led to a skirmish between the two sides, as reported by residents.

From 12:00 p.m. onwards, Military Council troops utilized helicopters and jet fighters for frequent hovering and airstrikes on Ramree Township and nearby villages where the conflict is ongoing.

Residents of Ramree informed Narinjara that the people of Ramree Township were compelled to flee for their lives as the Military Council troops launched an attack on the township employing the army, navy, and air force.

Military Council troops are firing artillery shells from hill-based battalions, as well as air force and navy, on Ramree Township. Residents reported that this afternoon, a row of gas stations near the South Okkala neighborhood in Ramree Township was destroyed, and houses in the town were set on fire.

When contacted at 6:35 PM today, residents around Ramree Township reported that the sound of artillery shells and small arms fire had temporarily ceased.