Reinforcements sent to Rakhine State’s Kyaukphyu; Counteroffensive begins in Tanintharyi Region

Reinforcements sent to Rakhine State’s Kyaukphyu

Sources on the frontline in Arakan State told DVB that the regime in Naypyidaw has sent reinforcements to its Police Battalion 32 and Danyawaddy Naval Base in Kyaukphyu Township this month in response to the offensive launched by the Arakan Army (AA), which began in February. The AA began its attack on Police Battalion 32, which is located three miles (4.8 km) outside of Kyaukphyu town, on June 9.

“Regime troops launched a counteroffensive with fire support from military vessels and drones. Both sides are caught in a push-and-pull struggle,” a source with knowledge of the fighting told DVB on the condition of anonymity. The port town of Kyaukphyu is located 317 miles (510 km) south of the state capital Sittwe.