Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has confirmed that he is personally overseeing military operations against Thailand, refuting Thai media reports claiming he had fled to China by aircraft. To counter these claims, Hun Sen released photographs showing himself reviewing military operation maps via video conference from his office, stating that the Thai media reports were false. The images were accompanied by his statement asserting his continued presence and leadership during the ongoing border conflict.
The tension between the two nations has escalated significantly, with casualties mounting to eleven Thai civilians and one Thai soldier dead, while more than 40 others have been wounded as of this evening. The Thai military has intensified its response to Cambodian military actions, conducting airstrikes on Cambodian military installations, destroying two Cambodian tanks, and launching aerial attacks against Cambodian forces in disputed territories. Additionally, Thai ground forces have been deployed throughout the area, marking a significant escalation in military operations. The situation has become increasingly volatile with both sides engaging in heavy military activities along the border.
Civilians in the border regions have been forced to evacuate as Cambodian forces continue to launch missile attacks on Thai civilian areas, hospitals, and communities. The Thai government has been actively facilitating the evacuation of its citizens to safer locations. Meanwhile, Cambodia has filed a complaint with the United Nations, accusing Thailand of initiating the aggression, and has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the situation. The conflict has created a humanitarian crisis in the border areas, with local populations caught in the crossfire of escalating military actions between the two nations.
