The Junta is urgently strengthening its defences in Sittwe, Maungdaw, and other southern Rakhine State townships to resist the anticipated Arakan Army (AA) offensive. Local sources report that the Junta is also bolstering defensive measures in Kyaukphyu, Thandwe, Taungup, Manaung, Gwa, and Ann Townships. Fearing an AA offensive,police battalions and Junta troops have been