In a statement to mark the 3rd anniversary of the start of the Rakhine offensive that began on November 13, 2023, the Arakan Army has again announced its intention to liberate all of Rakhine State from the junta.
Currently, the Arakan Army has full control over 14 of Rakhine State's 17 towns.
The missing trees are the landlocked state capital of Sittwe, the important deep-water port of Kyaukphyu, also landlocked, and Munaung Island.
In addition, the Arakan Army controls the ground in Chin State and launches an attack into Bago and Magua States in coordination with the PDF forces.
Director's personal comment: At first I was worried that the AA would abandon the revolution and make peace with the junta after they captured all of Rakhine State. However, the junta's unwillingness to negotiate and the Arakan army's efforts to build PDF units and launch attacks into the heartland are very reassuring.