Overview

• At least nine Thai civilians were killed and 14 others wounded in renewed July 24 border firefights across three northeastern provinces.
• Thailand launched F-16 strikes on Cambodian military targets near Preah Vihear temple and other disputed outposts.
• Gun battles, rocket and artillery exchanges broke out in at least six sectors as both armies accused the other of firing first and deploying drones and heavy weapons.
• Both governments have recalled ambassadors, expelled envoys and sealed all land crossings along the undemarcated frontier.
• The latest surge followed two landmine blasts this month that injured Thai soldiers and prompted formal protests over alleged Cambodian-laid Russian-made mines.