Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other once again of starting clashes across the disputed border. Meanwhile, residents on both sides are being evacuated.ConflictsThailand
Thai army launches airstrikes along disputed Cambodia border
Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other once again of starting clashes across the disputed border. Meanwhile, residents on both sides are being evacuated.
Cambodian soldiers (R) ride their motorbike as local residents evacuate following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Preah Vihear province on December 8
Both Thailand and Cambodia are trading blame for the latest outbreak of fighting along their Border
Thailand launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday morning, its army said, as both countries accused each other of starting the fresh escalation.
The Royal Thai Army accused Cambodian troops of attacking its personels in the Sisaket province on December 7. In a social media post, the army said there had been another clash in the Ubon Ratchathani Province on Monday morning, which prompted the airstrikes.
“Cambodian troops opened fire using small arms and rocket launchers starting from approximately 05:05 am until the present, to which the Thai side responded in accordance with engagement rules using small arms and rocket launchers,” said Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army.
Later in the morning, the Thai army said it received reports that its troops had been attacked with “supporting fire weapons,” killing one personnel and injuring four others.
“The Thai side has begun using aircraft to attack military targets in multiple areas to suppress the attacks from Cambodian troops’ supporting fire weapons,” Suvaree said.
