Junta Artillery Shelling from Sittwe Injures 5 Civilians in Pauktaw Town

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Global Arakan Network November 11, 2025

Due to artillery shelling attacks from the naval base and No. (12) Police Station of the terrorist Military Commission based in Sittwe Town, artillery shells fell and exploded in Pauktaw Town, Rakhine State, resulting in a total of 5 innocent civilian residents being initially injured, according to local sources.

Today, around 12:30 PM on November 11, the artillery shells fired from Sittwe Town landed and exploded in 4 locations near the Thea Ywea Village Road junction in Pauktaw Town and 2 locations near Nga Pyi Kyun, totaling 6 shells.

During the incident, 4 males and 1 female, totaling 5 individuals, sustained injuries, and it is known that some received minor to moderate injuries.

Local residents stated that arrangements are being made to provide emergency medical treatment to those injured.

Victims of the Junta Artillery Shelling (photocrd)

Pauktaw Town is strategically important as it is located close to Sittwe Town and connected by waterways.

In November 2023, intense battles for the capture of Pauktaw Town occurred, and due to military conflicts within the town, thousands of civilian residents had to flee and seek refuge in safe areas.

Currently, the town is captured and controlled by the Arakan Army, and Military Commission forces frequently conduct artillery attacks on targets in the surrounding township and town for tactical military advantage. Local news sources report that these shelling incidents are causing increasing harm to civilians.

AB News is continuing to investigate further details regarding the current incident and the conditions of the injured individuals.

source@arakanbaynews