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Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia After Deadly Border Clashes

The action puts a U.S.-Malaysia ceasefire at risk following a Thai report of a fatal attack on its troops.

Overview

  • Thai military officials said one soldier was killed and four wounded in predawn exchanges near Ubon Ratchathani, prompting strikes on Cambodian military positions.
  • Cambodia denied firing first and said it did not retaliate during the initial assaults, while urging Thailand to halt hostilities.
  • Cambodian officials reported civilian casualties on their side, with at least four killed and several others injured in border provinces near Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey.
  • Thailand began large-scale evacuations from border districts, reporting more than 385,000 people moved or moving and over 35,000 housed in temporary shelters.
  • Bangkok accused Cambodian forces of using heavy weapons, including BM-21 rockets and artillery, as ASEAN partners such as Malaysia called for restraint and investigations.