On February 26, three jet planes from the junta forceslaunched simultaneous airstrikes on the Rakhine State town of Ramree.

The residents informed that the airstrikes utilized500lb bombs, which were more explosive than those dropped in the earlier days.

The Arakan Army (AA) launched an offensive to captureall military bases in Ramree. Responding to it, the  junta soldiersstationed at Thein Taung hill,engaged warplanes and naval vessels to protect the town.

The junta soldiers also launched repeated airstrikeson the town area with an aim to destroy the town.

Due to these conflicts, more than 200 houses in Ramreewere engulfed in flames and destroyed, added the residents.