US EditionThailand Launches Airstrikes Along Cambodia Border After Dawn Clashes
Thailand launched airstrikes after a soldier was killed and four wounded in border clashes, triggering evacuation of over 35,000 civilians, marking a significant escalation since July fighting.
- On Monday, Thailand launched air strikes along the disputed border with Cambodia, killing one soldier and wounding four, Gen. Winthai Suvaree said.
- Tensions have simmered since the October truce pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump, but last month the ceasefire was threatened after Thai troops were injured by land mines.
- Thai aircraft struck Cambodian military targets to suppress fire, while Maly Socheata said Cambodia did not retaliate Monday and Met Measpheakdey reported gunfire near Tamone Thom and Ta Krabei temples causing villagers to flee.
- Thailand's Second Army Region said around 35,000 civilians have been evacuated from border areas, while Cambodia urged Thailand to stop hostile activities threatening regional stability.
- Both sides reported a Sunday skirmish that wounded two soldiers, and officials say accusations continue despite demining cooperation.
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'Inhumane and brutal acts': Cambodia condemns Thai airstrikes, says 4 civilians killed, urges peaceful resolution
Cambodia on Monday condemned Thai airstrikes along the border, calling them “inhumane and brutal acts” that killed at least four civilians and forced mass evacuations, while urging a peaceful resolution.
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op-online.deThe border region of Cambodia and Thailand does not come to rest. The countries accuse each other of violating the agreed ceasefire. Was the peace agreement in October in vain?
Thailand has launched airstrikes against Cambodia. Both sides accuse the other of starting them – the peace that Trump has taken credit for is fragile.
Thailand accused Cambodia of firing at Thai soldiers in the province of Ubonratchathani, killing one soldier, and responded with air strikes against military targets by the Thai army.
On Monday, Thai attacks on the border with Cambodia resulted in the death of 4 Cambodian civilians and the wounding of some 10. Thailand reported a dead soldier and eight others. - 5 dead and many injured: a sharp upsurge in tensions between Cambodia and Thailand (International).
In October Thailand and Cambodia had signed a peace agreement – now the situation is escaping again. Holidaymakers need to know that.
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