The Arakan Army (AA) successfully captured the No. 5 Military Operations Command Headquarters based in Taunggoke on December 14, and subsequently, the AA also took control of a route leading to Yoma Mountain.
Taungup Township is bordered by Mintone Township and Pantaung Township to the east, Ramree Township to the west, Thandwe Township to the south, and Ann Township to the north.
The Taunggoke Yoma Mountain Pass road in Taunggoke Township connects the Arakan region with the central plains, while the Taunggoke-Pyay highway is approximately 100 miles long, according to the General Administration Department.
Additionally, roads have been constructed from Taunggoke Township to Ann, Thandwe, Kyaukphru, and Rambre townships, while water routes connect Taunggoke Township to Manaung and Sittwe townships.
In Taunggoke, the Arakan Army (AA) has completely taken control of the No. 5 Military Operations Command Headquarters, as well as the No. 346 and No. 544 Light Infantry Battalions, which were stationed in Kan Paing Ward.
The Arakan Army (AA) officially announced on November 28 that they had achieved full control of Taunggoke town, where the battalions were stationed, on November 24.
The Arakan Army (AA) stated that they captured 13 Myanmar junta bases in Taunggoke Township after a 17-day offensive conducted between November 4 and November 20.
According to local sources, the Arakan Army (AA) is continuing to clear fleeing junta troops from the battalions in Taunggoke Township, leading to ongoing clashes in the Yoma Mountain area.
The Arakan Army (AA) is launching offensives to fully control three major overland routes connecting the Arakan region to other areas, including the Ann-Magway highway and the Gwa-Ayeyarwady highway.
In the decisive battle for Arakan, the Arakan Army (AA) has successfully captured and secured key border exit points, including those along the Arakan-India border and the Arakan-Bangladesh border.
The Arakan Army (AA) is still focused on capturing and securing the coastal towns and islands with sea routes, including Manaung, Sittwe, and Kyaukphru, which remain under the control of the Myanmar junta.
The Arakan Army (AA) has fully captured and secured two international border points, two airports, and one overland route. It is also expected that they will soon gain full control of two additional key exit points.
