Thailand started air strikes against military positions Cambodia This Monday morning after it was reported that Cambodian forces had opened fire in several adjacent areas and caused this Death of a Thai soldier. According to the Bangkok Army, which released its version through its spokesman Winthai SuvareeThe episode reactivated tensions that have existed since the signing of an agreement between the two countries armistice in October mediated by the American President, Donald Trumpafter a week of fighting that left dozens dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.
This was stated by the Thai military spokesman Cambodian troops attacked first in the Phu Pha Lek-Phlan Hin Paet Kon sectors in Thailand’s Si Sa Ket province and in Chong An Ma in neighboring Ubon Ratchathani. According to this description Thailand replied initially from the ground and then used F-16 aircraft to attack military objectives in several areas, with the aim of deterring the actions of the Cambodian armed forces.
In the meantime, Maly SocheataSpokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense said this It was Thailand that opened fire at 5:04 a.m in An Ses area, Preah Vihear Province, assuring that his country did not take any retaliatory measures during the two attacks recorded in the morning.
The incidents came shortly after both nations again accused each other of violations Landminesan episode that undermines the stability of the agreed ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur. This agreement was signed following clashes in July that resulted in more than forty deaths and a wave of displacement.
Bangkok authorities reported the first attack occurred at 5:05 a.m. Monday when Cambodian soldiers reportedly opened fire on Thai posts. In a second confrontation, recorded before two hours had passed, One Thai soldier was killed and four others were injuredalways according to the Thai army’s version. Suvaree explained that the use of F-16 fighter attempted to neutralize Cambodian artillery positions allegedly involved in these attacks.
In this context some 35,000 people were evacuated from Thai areas bordering Cambodia, the Thai military said, after allegations of attacks were exchanged.
Cambodia’s position was completely different. Socheata denounced that Thailand had also fired shots Tank near Preah Vihear Temple. The official described the attacks as A “serious violation” of the peace agreement reached in October. Furthermore, he stated that his country had communicated this Association of Southeast Asian Nations Observer Team (ASEAN) and will formally propose an investigation to ensure “transparency, justice and impartiality” about the events that occurred.
Cambodia reported that it continues to monitor the situation in the region and remains in control of affected posts. Cambodia insisted “Continue to monitor the situation with vigilance and extreme caution”. ASEAN authorities have not yet said whether they will move forward with the investigation requested by Phnom Penh.
With information from AP, DPA and AFP.
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