Revolutionary sources have confirmed that the Arakan Army (AA) and allied forces have successfully captured military guard posts near Defense Equipment Factory No. 6 in U Shit Pin town, Pantaung Township, Bago Region. The intense fighting that occurred during the first week of September resulted in significant casualties for the military council forces. The battles were particularly fierce around Defense Equipment Factory No. 6 along the Pantaung road in U Shit Pin town, leading to the revolutionary forces taking complete control of the military guard posts in the area.
According to local sources, the fighting began in early September and intensified rapidly. Despite the military council’s use of airstrikes and heavy artillery, they were forced to retreat in the face of the revolutionary forces’ offensive operations. While the exact number of military casualties cannot be confirmed at this time, local sources indicate the numbers are substantial. The fighting continues to persist in the area. The military council is currently conducting what they term as ‘clearance operations’ in Nyaung Kyoe village and Sin Lan village within U Shit Pin township, attempting to establish artillery positions.
The Arakan Army (AA) has not yet issued an official statement regarding the capture of these guard posts. The ongoing conflicts have caused significant concern among local residents, with some being forced to flee to safer areas. The military council’s continued operations in the region, including their attempts to establish new artillery positions in nearby villages, have further destabilized the area and increased civilian displacement. The situation remains tense as local revolutionary sources continue to monitor military movements and activities in the region, particularly around the captured guard posts and surrounding villages.
