Thai army started the war  (thai-) 

Phnom Penh: Fierce fighting continues on the border between Thailand  (thai-)    and Cambodia. So far, 9 people have been reported dead in the conflict between the two sides. Meanwhile, in response to Cambodia’s rocket attack, Thailand attacked Phnom Penh with an F-16 fighter jet. Thailand attacked Cambodia with 6 F-16 fighter jets. During this, Cambodia shot down a Thai fighter jet.

Cambodian PM said – Thai army started the war

Attacks have been carried out around Cambodia’s Ta Muen Thom temple, Ta Krabei temple, Mom Bei area and Preah Vihear temple. The war between the two countries is continuing since morning. These places have been identified as the main points of conflict. The Cambodian leadership says the Thai army launched the attack, the first major offensive under what it has declared as the “Chakpong Phuvanat military strategy.” Prime Minister Hun Manet said Thai forces attacked Cambodian army positions in Oddar Meanchey province and then expanded the attack to the Mom Bei area. “Cambodia has always been in favour of resolving issues peacefully, but this time we had no choice but to respond with force.

The government is protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country

The PM further said that the Cambodian government, army and administration are engaged in protecting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity with full strength. At the same time, assistance is also being provided to the citizens affected by the Thai attacks. Senate President Hun Sen also confirmed the attack and said that the Thai army had ordered the closure of the Ta Muen Thom temple on July 23, a day after which the attacks started. “The Cambodian army now has no choice but to retaliate and retaliate.”

PM Hun Sen made this appeal to the country

In view of the attacks by Thailand, Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen has appealed to the citizens to avoid panicking, stocking up rations or increasing prices.

He said, “Except for the border areas of Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, maintain normal life in all other areas.” Meanwhile, according to the report of Thai PBS World, the Thai army has again implemented the “Chakpong Phuwanat military strategy”. This is the same strategy that was also used in the Preah Vihear temple dispute between 2008 and 2011.

Thailand has bombed the battle fields with 6 F-16 fighter jets. The Cambodian army claims that they have shot down a Thai fighter jet. The situation on the border is very tense and both sides have appealed to the general public to maintain peace and trust the government.