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ThailandCambodia Ceasefire Tested by Thai Claim of Mass Drone Incursion

Chinese mediation now anchors efforts to verify the alleged drone flights.

Overview

  • Thailand and Cambodia announced an immediate truce on Saturday with a 72-hour monitoring period to ensure implementation.
  • The Thai army said more than 250 drones entered Thai territory on Sunday evening, calling the alleged incursion incompatible with the agreement.
  • Cambodian foreign minister Prak Sokhonn said both sides would investigate the episode promptly and described it as a minor issue involving drone flights seen from both sides.
  • China hosted the Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers, endorsed the ceasefire, and offered continued support for communication and confidence-building measures.
  • Recent border clashes caused heavy casualties and large-scale displacement, with official tallies reporting over 100 dead and hundreds of thousands uprooted, and initial returns of residents beginning after the truce.