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Karen State, Another Myanmar Junta Chopper Shot Down, as Arakan Army seized Junta Infantry Base.

Arakan Army (AA) says it seized Light Infantry Battalion 380 headquarters in Minbya Township, Rakhine State, on Sunday. Fighting continues with junta forces in Mrauk U, Kyauktaw and Rathedaung townships, according to the AA. “The junta is no longer able to compete with us and is using more shelling and airstrikes,” said the group’s statement.

Historic Mrauk U was being shelled by Light Infantry Battalion 377 and 540 & Police Battalion 31. Saturday reportedly killed four Mrauk U Township residents and injured at least 20 people, the AA said. Junta artillery and airstrikes have been targeting Ramree Township for over a week, although no fighting been reported.

Clashes reported in Buthidaung Township on Saturday & AA said junta troops were injured. Light Infantry Battalions 232 and 344 based in Sittwe, the state capital, shelled Sittwe and Minbya townships.
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