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1. The military recaptures the town of Pauktaw in Rakhine State from the Arakan Army following heavy bombardment of the settlement.
   2023-11-18 02:12:00 (First version)
2. The military recaptures the town of Pauktaw, Rakhine State, from the Arakan Army following heavy bombardment of the town.
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