Military launches offensive to eliminate AA, but suffers losses and loses some bases

The military has been accelerating its large-scale offensive in various regions and states, including Rakhine State, but has suffered losses and casualties due to counterattacks by the Arakan Army (AA). The military launched the operation codenamed "Rann Nae Aung (4926)" on September 4th in Kyaukphyu, Ponnagyun, and Rathedaung townships, deploying a large number of troops and launching simultaneous offensives. According to the testimony of captured soldier Michael, who was apprehended by the AA, "The military's high command has deployed forces from all directions to the battlefield to completely eradicate Rakhine State." As of September 17th, the Arakan Army (AA) had captured four outposts near Sittwe and Ponnagyun during the military's operation, and on September 18th, it further captured two bases near Shwe Myint Gan and Ye Yoe Prin. Furthermore, the military has suffered numerous casualties in battles along the Ayeyarwady River where it is confronting the AA, with soldiers being transported to Pathein city via Thongwa and Sedawgyi on September 17th. In the Nyangyoe battle near Bago, a major who replaced a fallen division commander was also killed. In connection with this, high-tech drones used by the military were shot down and destroyed in the Nat Ye Kan battle near Magway, which is occurring with joint forces including the AA. Despite the military launching dispersed offensives from all sides to completely annihilate the Rakhine region, ground combat situations indicate that the offensives are ineffective and facing losses on all fronts. Photo: AA Info Desk