Battle of Maungdaw
| Battle of Maungdaw | |||||||||
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| Part of Operation 1027 (Rakhine Theatre) in the Myanmar civil war | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
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State Administration Council Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army Rohingya Solidarity Organization | Arakan Army | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Brigadier General Thurein Tun (POW) | |||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
| Arakan Army | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
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Ranging from 500–600 deaths Over 300 personnel taken prisoner |
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On May 21, 2024, the Arakan Army (AA) launched its offensive in Maungdaw Township. The campaign lasted approximately six months, ultimately leading to the capture of the township on December 8, 2024, securing full control over the 271-kilometer border with Bangladesh.