Battle of Kyaukphyu

Battle of Kyaukphyu
Part of Operation 1027 (Rakhine Theatre) in the Myanmar civil war
Date20 February 2025 – ongoing (1 year, 1 week and 4 days)
Location
Belligerents
State Administration Council/State Security and Peace Commission
China (alleged)
Arakan Army
Commanders and leaders
Brigadier General Kyaw Myo Aung 
Lieutenant Colonel Kyaw Lin Kyaing  (POW)
Units involved

 Tatmadaw

Arakan Army
Casualties and losses
At least 21 killed, wounded, or captured.
  • unknown
At least 40,000 civilians displaced; at least 15 killed or wounded.

On 20 February 2025, the Arakan Army started an offensive to capture Kyaukphyu District. Clashes first started near the Danyawaddy Naval base.