The Arakan Army (AA) is on the offensive to capture the remaining military bases in Thandwe Township, Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base and Kwin Wine Naval Base. The Arakan Army (AA) has been attacking those naval bases for several months now.
Last August 27th, local and foreign media published that the Arakan Army (AA) was able to capture the Maung Shwe Lay naval base. But, on August 29, the Arakan Army (AA) announ ced that it is still actively pursuing its offensive to capture the Maung Shwe Lay naval base.
Regarding the situation, the Coastal News Agency (CNA) contacted a local person who is close to the Arakan Army (AA) to get information about the current situation at Maung Shwe Lay and Kwin Wine Naval Base.
Q: What is the current situation at Maung Shwe Lay and Kwin Wine Naval Base?
Ans: In the past few days, Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base was not seized, but the Kwin Wine Naval Base was seized. The news reported that Maung Shwe Lay was seized. Maung Shwe Lay and Kwin Wine were adjacent. However, the Arakan Army had previously seized control of the Kwin Wine Naval Base.Q: What is the current situation of Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base?
Ans: After the seized of the Kwin Wine naval base, AA continued to attack Maung Shwe lay navel base. The fighting was very fierce. On the night of September 4th, all the ships fled from the Maung Shwe lay naval base. There were no more soldiers of the military council. By this morning, the AA had seized both the Kwin Wine and Maung Shwe lay.Q: If that is the case, can we say that AA has taken over the entire Thandwe Township?
Ans: Of course. We can say that AA has taken over the entire Thandwe Township. Therefore, Thandwe Township has become a military council-free zone.Currently, the Arakan Army (AA) and the Military Council troops are fighting fiercely near the Kamko Taung Dam in Kyintali Township.
Translated by Nga Lar Guage
