Fierce battle erupts as AA attacks Kyauktaw MOC-9 in Rakhine State

Intense clashes erupt as the Arakan Army (AA) attacked 9th military operations command (MOC- 9) in Kyauktaw township, a strategically important location dominating the entire Kaladan valley of Rakhine State.

According to a military source, the intensity of clashes remained high since 3 am today.

"The AA fighters have been launching attacks on MOC- 9 for three to  four days. The fighting intensified in the early morning hours. We heard that the AA gained the upper hand and entered into MOC-19," added the source.

At 11:40 pm on 24 January, the Three Brotherhood Alliance declared, "We are making efforts to seize the junta's division headquarters and bases one by one."

The locals refer to MOC- 9 in Kyauktaw as a division. A military analyst indicated that the division was mentioned in the statement issued by the Three Brotherhood Alliance.

In the Rakhine region, the AA enjoys complete control over Pauktaw township. Now intense fighting against the junta soldiers, who are yet to surrender, continues in  Mrauk-U, Minbya, Kyauktaw and Rathedaung townships.