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Thailand Confirms Airstrikes Into Cambodia as Border Clashes Escalate

The US- and Malaysia-brokered October truce stands at risk.

Overview

  • Thailand said it launched cross-border strikes after reported fire on its troops in Ubon Ratchathani, with warplanes targeting military sites in several areas.
  • At least one Thai soldier was killed and multiple others were wounded in the latest exchanges, according to the Thai military.
  • Authorities ordered mass evacuations in Thai border districts, moving about 385,000 people to safety and registering more than 35,000 in shelters.
  • Cambodia denied initiating attacks, accused Thailand of assaults in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey and of firing near temple sites, and said it did not return fire.
  • Thailand had suspended implementation of the October agreement in November after a landmine incident, the army signaled continued strikes on military targets, and Germany issued a partial travel warning for the immediate border zone.