π§΅ Some of the weapons and tactics now surfacing in the CambodiaβThailand conflict. Watching it unfold is both unsettling and sad. Cambodia has heartβbut heart alone canβt compete with outdated gear on a modern battlefield.
The Cambodian Ministry of Defense stated that Thailandβs acts of aggression clearly demonstrate a deliberate and premeditated strategy of invasion, concealed behind baseless claims and marked by a blatant disregard for its obligations under international law.
#UPDATE More than 100,000 people have fled the bloodiest border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in a decade, Thai interior ministry says
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#Breaking: Five soldiers were killed, and 21 others were injured in Oddar Meanchey province in the Thai military attack, defense ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said. Eight civilians were dead, while 50 others were wounded.
In Oddar Meanchey province, 6,577 families (23,328 people) have been evacuated, while 3,112 families (23,328 people) in Preah Vihear province have been taken to the safety shelter.
Meanwhile, the armed aggression has expanded to Pursat province, forcing 94 families (201people) to immediately evacuate. In Banteay Meanchey Province, 524 families (1,880 people) have fled.
A total of 35,829 civilians have fled their homes, according to Socheata.