Overview
- Thai forces said one soldier was killed and four were wounded before aircraft struck Cambodian military targets near the contested Chong An Ma area.
- Cambodia reported at least four civilian deaths and about ten injuries from Thai attacks, alleging tank fire near temples including Prasat Ta Muen Thom and areas by Preah Vihear, while denying it initiated the clashes.
- Both governments accuse each other of breaking the U.S.-mediated October de-escalation deal, with Thailand’s National Security Council authorizing further operations if deemed necessary.
- Evacuations are underway along the frontier, with Thailand’s Second Army Region citing roughly 35,000 people moved from border areas and reports describing civilians fleeing on both sides.
- Casualty and displacement totals remain contested, as Cambodia later claimed much higher military and civilian tolls that have not been independently verified, while the UN and EU called for de-escalation and a return to the October declaration.