There was a fierce battle between AA and the army in Ray Kyi and Tha Phu. Army killed and captured AA weapons and ammunition

Erawati Times August 5th ‎ ‎​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In the areas bordering Rakhine and Ayeyarwady Divisions, the fighting between the Army (AA) and the government's army continues to intensify. Last July, due to heavy rains and weather conditions, offensive; There was a change in the defensive situation. Although there were changes, the battle Small skirmishes continue almost every day, and even on days when there is no skirmish, the army uses heavy weapons. Drone and airstrikes have been carried out regularly, the statement said. Khlara-1 under Division (66) which was reinforced by Pathein Southwest Regional Military Command (NATAK) of the elected government army. Khlara: 11 battalions and AA troops on last August 2, Ray Kyi Township. In the northwest of Okapin village, two battles took place back-to-back for nearly 2 hours. ‎ The first battle took place between 11:50 am and 1:50 pm, about 3.3 kilometers northwest of Okapin village. It is reported that as the army launched an offensive using drones and ground missiles, the AA fought back and the army retreated with many casualties. As the second battle, it took place again for more than 1 hour starting at 3:40 in the evening about 3.7 kilometers northwest of Okapin village. AA's counter-offensive attacked the army, which was attacking with massive force, and the military forces had to retreat and run away. AA recovered some of the bodies of army personnel and ammunition from both these battles. ... On August 1st, from 1:51 PM to 3:40 PM, Thapul Township. About 1.06 kilometers to the east of the village of Tha Phung, a fierce battle took place between the two sides, and some of the army's weapons and ammunition were seized from the battle, according to AA's statement. The Arakan Army (AA) military headquarters also added that it has recorded and honored the performance of the AA troops who bravely resisted the onslaught of the elected government army. Photo: AA Info Desk Image: Weapons and ammunition recovered from the battle near Okapin village The post ‎Rey Kyi and Tha Phu are fighting fiercely between AA and the army. Army's death and ammunition captured by AA appeared first on Ayeyarwaddy Times.