An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to address severe border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. The conflicts reignited near temples in Surin province and Oddar Meanchey. Heavy exchanges of fire and artillery have occurred, with both nations accusing each other of aggression. Thai forces engaged in aerial responses while over 100,000 individuals have been displaced, seeking refuge in shelters. Casualty reports remain uncertain; however, both sides have reported deaths and evacuations in response to escalating violence.
Both countries blame the other for triggering the latest clashes, with Cambodia firing rockets and shells into Thailand, prompting a Thai military response involving F-16 jets.
The Thai military reported that Cambodian forces conducted sustained bombardment utilizing heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems, leading to significant escalation of the conflict.
Thai authorities reported a rising death toll of 14, while noting that over 100,000 people had to be moved to nearly 300 temporary shelters due to the fighting.
Cambodian officials confirmed at least one civilian casualty and the evacuation of around 1,500 families from the Banteay Ampil district near the conflict zone.
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