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Thai Gunfire Kills 2 Cambodian Civilians Near Border, Defense Ministry Says
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec. 9, 2025) — Thai soldiers opened fire along the Cambodia–Thailand border Tuesday, killing two Cambodian civilians traveling on National Road 56 in Banteay Meanchey province, defense officials said.
The Ministry of National Defense reported that the incident began at 12:59 a.m. in Thma Pouk district, when Thai forces intensified attacks with artillery fire.
Gunfire continued through much of the night in Military Region 5, the ministry said. The civilians were struck by rounds fired from the Thai side.
Cambodian officials said the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces are following government directives to resolve tensions peacefully and in line with international law.
At the same time, the ministry emphasized that Cambodian forces remain prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens, warning that no unlawful incursion into Cambodian territory will be tolerated.
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