Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Rakhine State, Gwa area, Myanmar on Thu 29th January 2026

29th January 2026

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In an effort to regain control of Gwa town in southern Rakhine State, located near Ayawaddy Division and currently under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), the junta's air force and navy have commenced attacks on the area.

According to local residents, two fighter jets released four bombs over Gwa yesterday, January 29, around 9 am, followed by another strike from a different jet around noon.

A military source in Gwa reported, "Five bombs were unleashed by the air force yesterday. The target was primarily an old military base, so no significant damage occurred. Concurrently, naval forces fired heavy artillery from the sea, which has become a frequent occurrence."

As the air assaults initiated, the Navy stationed in the Gulf of Gwa launched roughly 20 shells targeting a mountain range near Aden.

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