Armed conflict breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia

Armed conflict breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia

On 24 July, armed clashes broke out on the border between the Thai and Cambodian military. According to Thai officials, armed Cambodian soldiers approached the border and in response, Thailand launched an airstrike.
In the wake of the riots, Thailand moved about 40,000 residents from 86 villages to safe areas.n 24 July, armed clashes broke out on the border between the Thai and Cambodian military. According to Thai officials, armed Cambodian soldiers approached the border and in response, Thailand launched an airstrike.
In the wake of the riots, Thailand moved about 40,000 residents from 86 villages to safe areas. F-16 fighters have been deployed to the border, and the sides are using heavy artillery.
According to official figures, 11 Thai citizens were killed in the clashes, with several injured. The border between the two states is temporarily closed. The situation over the incident remains tense.