Arakan Army (AA) soldiers, engaged in combat against the State Administration Council (SAC) in Paletwa Township, have successfully captured two significant camps after prolonged battles against eight battalion camps in southern Chin State since the beginning of January 1.
On January 3, AA seized the Chinnletwa military camp, capturing numerous weapons, ammunition, and military equipment. SAC suffered significant casualties before the camp was ultimately overrun by the Arakanese armed group after three days.
On January 2, AA gained control over Hkamaungwa camp.
The group has already capture at least 20 camps, including some strategic hilltop positions in the township, with support from the Maraland Defense Force, a Chin armed group that has joined the fight against SAC.
AA has been attacking Paletwa 289 and Meewa hilltop camps since January 1. Both of these camps hold strategic value.
The groups are fighting against SAC’s Infantry Battalion 233 and 289, and Light Infantry Battalions 211, 217, 220, 308, 374, and 376, according to Three Brotherhood Alliance, of which AA is a part, and has overrun numerous camps and towns in northern Shan State.