Armed clashes broke out between Thai and Cambodian soldiers along their disputed border, escalating long-standing territorial tensions. Both sides exchanged gunfire near a contested area claimed by each nation, with reports of injuries but no confirmed fatalities. The skirmish triggered local evacuations and prompted calls for restraint from both governments.
Officials from both countries have accused each other of initiating the confrontation. Military reinforcements have been deployed, and diplomatic channels have been activated to prevent further escalation. The border dispute, rooted in historical claims, has been a recurring flashpoint, though full-scale conflict has been previously avoided.
Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire along a disputed stretch of their shared border, reigniting regional tensions. While casualties remain unconfirmed, both countries have blamed each other for the incident and dispatched reinforcements. The skirmish highlights the volatility of long-standing territorial disputes in Southeast Asia.
border clashes, Southeast Asia tensions, Thailand-Cambodia conflict
