Khit/ Pearl (NSS) – Nov 25 

The drop bomb shelled by Rakhine insurgents ‘Arakan Army – AA’ exploded and destroyed more than 400 shops in Ponnagyun Township in Rakhine State. 

The incident happened on November 24 at an estimated 2 pm at Ponnagyun market in Myothit ward located in Ponnagyun township, Rakhine State, according to the local residents. 

Myanmar Fire Services Department also confirmed the fire broke out by drop bomb explosion at Ponnagyun market.

The report further states that at least 400 shops in the Ponnagyun market were destroyed in the fire. 

Regarding to the abovementioned explosion, the spokesperson of the State Administration Council (SAC), Major General Zaw Min Tun said, “We suspect that this is the explosion by intention. AA is making propaganda using people. As we, Tatmadaw, only protect the lives and properties of people. We only focus on the military target.”

On 23 November, the MNDAA and TNLA terrorists dropped bombs on the vehicle port located near Kyinsankyawt Gate on China-Myanmar border in Muse, Shan State. Explosion destroyed 120 trucks.