Cambodia Reports Thai Border Attacks With F‑16 Strikes, Heavy Weapons

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec. 8, 2025) — Cambodian authorities reported renewed attacks by Thai forces along the border Monday, alleging strikes on military positions and civilian areas involving F‑16 fighter jets, artillery and armored vehicles.

Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defense, said the assaults began at 5:04 a.m. and continued throughout the morning in multiple locations, including Anseh, Preah Vihear Temple, Prasat Ta Muen, 5 Makara, Chamkar Chek, Mum Bey, Phnom Khmaoch, Kol 8, Prasat Ta Krabei and Prasat Khna.

Officials detailed a series of incidents: two Thai armored vehicles transported troops into Anseh at 4 a.m.; gunfire erupted between 5:04 and 5:25 a.m.; renewed attacks followed at 6:13 a.m. with MT60 guns and small arms; shelling continued from 7:40 to 10 a.m.

Across several sites, including Preah Vihear Temple; and at 9:05 a.m., F‑16 fighter jets reportedly carried out airstrikes in Sra’em Commune, Cheam Ksant District. By 11 a.m., Cambodian officials said attacks were still ongoing.

Socheata said the assaults also struck civilian villages in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, injuring residents and destroying homes, forcing families to flee to safer areas.

She stressed Cambodian forces did not retaliate, citing commitments to the Oct. 26 cease‑fire and joint peace statement signed by both prime ministers in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, then ASEAN chair.

The ministry condemned what it called false Thai claims of Cambodian aggression, describing them as attempts to manipulate public opinion and escalate tensions. Cambodian officials urged the international community to denounce Thailand’s actions and pressed Bangkok to halt operations immediately.

Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to resolving disputes peacefully under international law, maintaining the cease‑fire and upholding previously agreed accords.

Authorities warned civilians to avoid border areas, announced evacuations and school closures, and said casualties included both military personnel and civilians, though no deaths had been confirmed.