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CHIN STATE – The Arakan Army (AA) reported on the evening of January 14 that it has completely captured the entire Paletwa area in Chin State, which is militarily important for the terrorist junta.
AA started its military operations in Paletwa area on November 13, 2023, and initially carried out offensive attacks on junta’s Ta Run Aing and Hnone Bu bases.
Afterwards, AA has occupied junta bases in Paletwa area one by one, and finally captured the headquarters of the Infantry Battalion – 289, militarily managing and commanding the entire Paletwa area, on January 10, and seized a large amount of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.
After capturing the headquarters of the Infantry Battalion – 289, the last remaining Hna Ma Dar Byuharkone (strategic outpost) in Paletwa was seized, at around 3:00 p.m., on January 14, according to AA’s statement.
Since the entire Paletwa region has been completely occupied, it has been informed that the terrorist junta’s administrative mechanism and power have been completely terminated, and that the entire Paletwa region has been successfully controlled by the Arakan Army.
AA has urged the public to be extra careful as junta troops may flee with or without weapons either individually or in small groups during Paletwa battle.