🧵A detailed timeline on escalations in the lead-up to yesterday's clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Much of the escalation seems to stem from Cambodia, with their troops fortifying many sectors before the May 28 clashes and surging strategic assets immediately after.
🗺️ - heatmap of Cambodian military developments prior to July 24th.
Cambodian forces launch attacks on Thai border areas, causing civilian casualties
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Cambodian forces have reportedly intensified their assault on the border regions of Surin and Sisaket provinces in Thailand, using BM-21 Grad 122mm multiple rocket launchers.
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According to initial reports, Cambodian forces targeted a 7-Eleven convenience store located within a PTT gas station in Ban Phue, Kantaralak District, Sisaket Province. The attack led to significant casualties, including students and civilians.
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At 10:42 AM today, a further escalation occurred as Cambodian forces launched additional BM-21 Grad rockets at civilian homes in a community in Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, Thailand, resulting in more casualties.
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In another incident, Cambodian forces fired rockets at Phanom Dong Rak Hospital in Surin Province, exacerbating the ongoing violence in the region.
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The attacks have raised serious concerns over the safety of civilians, with a large number of injuries reported.
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The situation continues to unfold, and authorities are monitoring the developments closely.
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