Cambodian commander Chan Sopheaktra told foreign defense reps near Preah Vihear that 17 troops were captured, two killed, and one escaped after a clash Tuesday. He blamed Thai forces for firing first, while Thailand blamed Cambodia for violating the ceasefire. Video: Sun Narin)
ODDAR MEANCHEY—Our journalist, Sao Phal Niseiy, has gained access for the first time to Tamoan Senchey Primary School in the Kok Moan commune of Banteay Ampil District to report on the destruction caused by bombardments from Thai military shelling involved involved heavy weaponry, including F-16 fighter jets and artillery.
The fighting ended when both sides agreed to a ceasefire on July 28, and the truce has since been fully effective with foreign military observers present in both countries.