Arakan Army Seizes Strategic Point 666 Hill in Bago Region

Arakan Army Captures Key Hilltop Position

The Arakan Army (AA) declared on October 15, 2025, that its forces had successfully seized control of Point 666 hill from the Myanmar junta army. The strategic hilltop, located approximately 9 kilometers south of Bagan Gway (Pang Kwe) village in Padaung Township, Bago Region, was secured after a three-hour conflict that commenced on October 14 at 9:05 AM.

Details of the Operation

According to the AA's statement, the assault on Point 666 hill was launched from three sides. Following the successful takeover of the camp, AA forces reportedly seized 'enemy corpses, arms, ammunition, and military gear'. The announcement also acknowledged the sacrifices made by AA soldiers during the operation.

Strategic Significance in Bago Region

Point 666 hill is situated in the eastern area of the Arakan Roma Mountain, a region that has seen intensified clashes. The capture of this position is part of the AA's expanded military operations beyond Rakhine State, pushing into Bago, Magway, and Ayeyarwady regions. Padaung Township, where Point 666 is located, is particularly significant as it hosts several military weapons factories belonging to the junta. The AA's advance in these areas poses a direct threat to the junta's ordnance production facilities along the Irrawaddy River.

Broader Offensive and Regional Control

The seizure of Point 666 hill underscores the ongoing and widening offensive by the Arakan Army against the Myanmar junta. The AA has made substantial territorial gains, particularly in Rakhine State, where it controls most of the townships. The group's objective is to 'liberate' Rakhine State and establish greater autonomy. The current operations in Bago Region, including the advance along the Pandaung-Taungup road which links Rakhine State and western Bago Region, indicate a strategic effort to further weaken the junta's control and supply lines.