Heavy fighting erupts near Taung Maw Oo naval station in Kyaukphyu

By Admin 14 May 2026

DMG Newsroom

14 May 2026, Kyaukphyu

Intense clashes have broken out near Awa Taung Village in Kyaukphyu Township between the Arakan Army and regime forces advancing from the Taung Maw Oo naval station, with the military reportedly using two jet fighters to support its ground offensive through aerial bombardments.

At around 3 p.m. on May 13, two junta jet fighters carried out bombing raids near Hmyawchaung and Sabeichaung villages, located close to Sanae Town in Kyaukphyu Township.

"The regime came with two jets yesterday and bombed areas near Hmyawchaung and Sabeichaung villages, north of Sanae Town. There were no casualties. Everyone is safe," a Kyaukphyu resident said.

The regime has reportedly been reinforcing troops from the Taung Maw Oo naval station in an attempt to launch an offensive toward Sanae Town, which is under Arakan Army control, resulting in fierce ongoing clashes.

In Kyaukphyu Township, the regime has frequently conducted drone attacks, naval artillery shelling, and airstrikes targeting not only conflict zones but also areas where internally displaced persons (IDPs) are sheltering.

As a result, residents from villages including Dwaycha, Alel Dwein, Sanae, and Kyaukse have been forced to flee to safer locations.

"There has been fighting in recent days, and airstrikes have continued regularly. Because of this, some local residents are fleeing the conflict," another resident said.

Fierce fighting also broke out in Kyaukphyu Township in April, during which the Arakan Army reportedly captured several military outposts.

Military observers believe the regime is reinforcing its troops and launching counter-offensives, which could lead to even more intense clashes in the area.

Kyaukphyu Township hosts several major Chinese investment projects, making it strategically and politically significant for both the regime and the Arakan Army.

The Arakan Army has opened multiple frontlines across Sagaing, Magway, Ayeyarwady, Kyaukphyu, and Sittwe, where fierce daily clashes with junta troops continue.