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Thailand carried out airstrikes inside Cambodia on Monday after clashes erupted along their disputed frontier, with both governments accusing the other of undermining a ceasefire brokered earlier this year, Reuters reported.
A Thai army spokesperson said hostilities intensified before dawn, resulting in the death of one Thai soldier and injuries to eight more.
According to Reuters, air units were deployed after Thai forces assessed that Cambodian troops had repositioned artillery and support elements in a way they interpreted as a possible escalation.
Thailand’s Air Force said such movements signalled preparations that could widen the fighting. Cambodia’s defence ministry, however, accused Thailand of initiating “dawn attacks” at two border points following days of what it described as provocation.
Phnom Penh maintains that its own soldiers withheld fire throughout the incident. Three Cambodian civilians have been seriously hurt, according to local officials.
Thousands Flee New Clashes Along Thailand–Cambodia Frontier
Residents on both sides of the border reported hearing sustained gunfire and explosions. The Thai military said more than 385,000 civilians across four districts were being evacuated, with over 35,000 already in shelters
Cambodian authorities said more than 1,100 families in Oddar Meanchey province had been moved away from the frontier, Reuters reports.
Sources:Reuters
