A source in the military told DVB on the condition of anonymity that the Arakan Army (AA) launched an artillery attack on regime outposts at Padaleik and Amyintkyun villages, including a naval base near Shwemingan Port, in Sittwe Township on Feb. 7.
“This seems to be a preemptive strike. There are also reports of sniper and machine gun fire targeting security posts. The regime forces are responding with their own artillery fire,” the source added.
“Tensions have been high in Sittwe since Feb. 4. Those with financial means have already evacuated to Yangon by air,” a Sittwe resident told DVB.
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