The media reported on the opening of fire by the Cambodian military on the border with Thailand

The military from Cambodia opened fire on Thai soldiers on the border territory of Thailand. This was reported by the Khaosod newspaper on December 8.

"The Cambodian military opened fire on Thai soldiers in Huai Tamalia. The Thai side opened fire in response in accordance with the international rules of conflict," the publication says.

It is specified that the Cambodian military used small arms, including machine guns, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In addition, as a result of the incident, one Thai soldier was killed, two more were injured.

"Thailand deployed F-16s to respond to Cambodia after the Anupong base was attacked, after which one Thai soldier was killed and two were injured," the portal said in a statement. Twitter).

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After the incident at the border, there is a dead man and injured

On the same day, the Thai army called on residents of the border areas of four provinces located along the border with Cambodia to evacuate to shelters amid the threat of escalating clashes. It was clarified that this was due to the threat of escalation of clashes at the border.

Prior to that, on October 26, it was reported that the peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, signed at the ASEAN summit in the presence of US President Donald Trump, was supposed to help de-escalate the conflict and strengthen trust between the countries.

However, on November 10, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the suspension of the peace agreement with Cambodia, after two Thai soldiers were injured in a mine explosion on the border. According to him, the incident shows that hostility at the border has not decreased and further steps under the agreement are impossible until the circumstances are clarified.

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