Kyaukphyu battlefront expands as clashes erupt at three locations

DMG Newsroom

31 July 2026, Kyaukphyu

Clashes between the military junta and the Arakan Army have intensified in recent days in Kyaukphyu Township, Arakan State, with fighting now taking place simultaneously at three locations.

Since May, clashes had been concentrated near Sanae Town and the Taung Maw Gyi naval station. However, beginning in the third week of July, fighting spread to areas near Minpyin, Yaynantaung, and Zaichaung villages.

"Fighting has been ongoing for about a week at three locations near Minpyin and Yaynantaung villages, around Zaichaung, and near the Taung Maw Gyi naval station. At times, the sound of gunfire and heavy weapons is extremely loud," a male resident of Kyaukphyu told DMG.

Areas near Minpyin, Yaynantaung, and Zaichaung villages had previously seen clashes until late April, but the situation had calmed after fighting shifted to the Taung Maw Gyi naval station area in May.