Military clashes with AA near hydropower project in Thandwe Twsp

By Admin 26 Apr 2024

DMG Newsroom
26 April 2024, Thandwe

The military has been clashing with the Arakkha Army (AA) near the Thu Htay Chaung hydropower project in Thandwe Township, Arakan State, since Friday morning, according to local residents.

Fierce clashes between the military and AA were reported near Shwehlay, Supotegon, Phayarmaw, Dawmya and Kyaunggon villages, about 10 miles from the Thu Htay Chaung hydropower project, a local resident said.

“Fighting is still ongoing. A Myanmar Navy vessel fired mortar shells into the scene of fighting, forcing thousands of locals to flee,” the resident added.

The regime reportedly carried out airstrikes at the scenes of fighting on April 25. Clashes between the military and AA have been reported in Thandwe Township since April 13.

The military regime has sent three warships and two armoured vehicles to Thandwe Township in the wake of the clash, locals said.

“The military council has reinforced with three warships and two armoured vehicles to Thandwe Township. Junta soldiers from some military camps at entries and exits of Thandwe withdrew due to the fighting. The regime seems to be preparing to defend Thandwe,” said a local man.

Intense hostilities between the military and AA have been reported near Yaykauk, Purit and Dawmya villages in the northern part of Thandwe Township since 11 a.m. on April 22, with the regime using its army, navy and air forces to respond to the AA’s attack, locals said.

About 3,000 local people from Yaykauk, Purit, Shwehlay, Supotegon, Dawmya and Phayarmaw villages were reportedly displaced by the fighting between the military and AA.