AA continues push to take Sittwe, as Myanmar junta presses offensive near Kyaukphyu

The Arakan Army (AA) says it is continuing to engage in major clashes with Myanmar’s military near two key locations in Rakhine State—the capital Sittwe and the major port town of Kyaukphyu.The battle for Sittwe, which began with attacks on junta bases on February 7, has shown no signs of abating, with fighting now centred on War Bo, a village located less than six miles north of the capital, according to AA spokesperson Khaing Thukha.The AA is targeting multiple regime positions around Sittwe, including a naval base near the Shwe Min Gan port, just outside of the town, as well as several other villages to the north, including Ahmyint Kyun and Yay Chan Pyin, he added.As the AA offensive moves forward, the junta is resisting strongly with its ground, navy, and air forces, Khaing Thukha told Myanmar Now on Monday.Meanwhile, the regime is also. . .