The ArakhaArmy (AA) has confirmed the complete capture of  Kyein Chaung military camp, where more than 500 military personnel were stationed, in northernMaungdaw township of  Rakhine State.

The outpost, also known as the number 7 border guard outpost, housed over 100junta soldiers, 400 border guard personnel along with 150 family members.

Italso fiercely resisted the AA offensive, under the leadership of tacticaloperation commander Lt Col Min Soe and senior superintendent Lt Col Win MyintAung.

During the battle, a number of military personnel were killed. Severalprisoners of war along with their family members were also  captured. Alarge volume of weapons and ammunition were seized, said an AA statement.

The AAfighters besieged the outpost for months with the objective of capturing it.The offensive began on 23 March.

The AAmilitary headquarters strongly acknowledged the outstanding performance,fighting spirit, courage, obedience to orders, good communication skills anddedication of the AA fighters. Those who have sacrificed their lives in thebattle were  deeply mourned and honoured, added the statement.

Thestatement also warned all the remaining military bases to surrender as soon aspossible.

The AAfighters will continue its offensive against the remaining military bases underthe junta including western command in Ann township, 15th military operationscommand (MOC-15) in Buthidaung and 5th military operations command (MOC-5) inTaungup townships.