Thailand and Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire and Airstrikes in Decade's Most Severe Border Clash
THAILAND, JUL 25 – The clashes follow landmine injuries to Thai soldiers and involve airstrikes, artillery, and rocket fire, killing at least nine Thai civilians and injuring 14, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Thailand expelled Cambodia’s ambassador and recalled its envoy after the land mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers, one losing a leg, government said.
- Since May 28, tensions have been rising after a border clash near the Preah Vihear temple killed one Cambodian soldier.
- On July 24, 2025, Cambodian forces launched artillery attacks on civilian targets in Thai territory, and Thailand responded with aerial strikes on military camps.
- Following diplomatic actions, Thailand sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia, and the government urged Thai nationals in Cambodia to leave and avoid non-essential travel.
- Neighbouring countries called for de-escalation, Anwar said, and he would speak with his counterparts by day’s end.
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Thailand is said to have used Swedish Jas Gripen fighter jets in an attack on Cambodia, Expressen writes, citing the Thai newspaper The Nation.
Thailand has now used Swedish Gripen aircraft in an attack on Cambodia, reports the Thai newspaper The Nation, citing the air force. Two Gripen aircraft are said to have been involved in the attack.
The threat of rural fire will remain at these levels at least until the end of the next week. More than 13 deaths were recorded in the comparisons between Thailand and Cambodia.
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