Arakan Army Captures Key Junta Supply Base in Magwe Region

Strategic Outpost Falls After Three-Day Battle

The Arakan Army (AA) has successfully captured the Gokkyi outpost in Ngape Township, Magwe Region, following an intense three-day battle. The outpost, described as a critical supply hub for the Myanmar junta's larger Nat Yay Kan base, fell to AA-led forces on a Sunday, as reported on October 1, 2025.

The engagement saw approximately 100 junta troops defending the position. Following the capture, resistance fighters reportedly seized significant quantities of rations and weapons, and took several regime soldiers prisoner as they attempted to flee towards Nat Yay Kan. Multiple bodies of junta soldiers were also discovered at the site.

Significance of Gokkyi and Nat Yay Kan

The Gokkyi outpost's strategic importance stems from its role in supplying the Nat Yay Kan base, located just 3 kilometers to its north. Nat Yay Kan is considered a crucial military position, functioning as an artillery and air defense hub. Furthermore, it lies within 12 kilometers of Ordnance Factory (KaPaSa) No. 14, one of the regime's primary arms-production facilities. The fall of Gokkyi has left the Nat Yay Kan base increasingly vulnerable, with AA units now reportedly surrounding the position and engaging in heavy clashes with its defenders.

AA's Broader Offensive in Central Burma

This latest capture marks a significant advance for the Arakan Army as it pushes deeper into Magwe Region from its stronghold in Rakhine State, along the Ann-Padan highway. The AA's offensive is part of a larger campaign that commenced in November 2023, during which the ethnic armed group has gained control of 14 out of Rakhine State's 17 townships. The conflict has since expanded into neighboring Magwe, Bago, and Ayeyarwady regions, threatening the junta's munitions factories located along the west bank of the Irrawaddy River.

Junta's Response and Ongoing Clashes

In response to the loss of Gokkyi, the junta reportedly dispatched over 100 reinforcements from Padan towards Nat Yay Kan. However, these convoys have faced repeated ambushes by AA units, hindering their ability to reach their destination. The junta has intensified its counter-offensives to reclaim lost outposts, employing air support, including Y-12 flights, and sustained heavy artillery bombardments. Reports indicate that the regime is also deploying newly conscripted troops to the front lines. The Arakan Army, the military wing of the United League of Arakan (ULA), seeks greater autonomy for the Rakhine ethnic people and aims to restore their sovereignty. The group is a member of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, which launched Operation 1027 in October 2023, further escalating the civil conflict in Burma.