Air Attacks in the 5th Military Region – Banteay Meanchey Province (10 December 2025)

On 10 December 2025, Thai military forces continued aggressive actions by opening fire and conducting air operations over Cambodia’s legitimate sovereign territory in the 5th Military Region, Banteay Meanchey Province.

At 9:45 AM, F-16 fighter jets flew over O Bei Chon Commune and Poipet.
At 9:50 AM, the jets flew over Stung Bot roundabout in Poipet twice before dropping two bombs on Slor Kram Village, Slor Kram Commune, Svay Chek District.

Coordinated Attacks in the 4th Military Zone – Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey

Thai forces launched multiple coordinated attacks in the 4th Military Zone throughout the morning:

  • 5:20 AM: Attack on the Tamone Temple area
  • 6:15 AM: Attack on the An Ses area
  • 7:05 AM: Aircraft dropped bombs behind Tamone Temple
  • 7:10 AM: Heavy artillery and aircraft dropped bombs at Tamone Temple
  • 7:39 AM: Attacks on Khna Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, and Thmor Don area
  • 8:00 AM: Continued attacks on Tamone Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, Khna Temple, Thmar Don, Ta Thav, and An Ses
  • 8:55 AM: Heavy offensive launched in Bos Sbov Chom Te
  • 9:40 AM: Multiple bomber fighter jets attacked Phnom Khmouch, An Ses, and Preah Vihear Temple
  • 9:45 AM: Thai troops entered Chamkar Chek field
  • 10:13 AM: Strong attack launched in the An Ses area

These actions demonstrated a sustained and deliberate escalation targeting both military positions and culturally significant sites.

Artillery and Drone Attacks on Civilian Areas – Pursat Province

In the 5th Military Region, Thai forces targeted civilian residences in Phumi Chey Jomneas, Thmar Da Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province:

  • 9:01 AM: Thai military fired an artillery shell
  • 9:08 AM: Two rounds from DK machine guns and bombardment drones were used

These attacks endangered civilian populations and residential infrastructure.

Attacks in Battambang Province – Phnum Proek and Sompov Loun Districts

Thai military attacks continued against civilian areas in Battambang Province:

  • 11:15 AM: Two shells fired into Chakrey Commune, Phnum Proek District
  • 11:30 AM: Infantry reinforcements and tanks deployed in Ta Sda Commune, Sompov Loun District
  • 11:15 AM – 11:56 AM: Five 100mm and 105mm mortar shells fired into Chakrey Commune

Toxic Gas and Attacks on Educational Facilities – Banteay Meanchey Province

In O Bei Chon Commune, Ou Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province:

  • 2:22 PM: Thai forces fired toxic gas into a civilian area

Later the same day:

  • 3:45 PM: Two 155mm artillery shells were fired at Khvav Lekh Primary School, Svay Chek Commune, Svay Chek District

These actions posed a direct threat to civilians and children and violated international norms protecting educational institutions.

Cambodia’s Official Position

The Royal Government of Cambodia:

  • Strongly condemns the continued use of air power, heavy artillery, toxic gas, and drones
  • Reaffirms that all affected locations lie within Cambodian sovereign territory
  • Denounces attacks on civilian residences, schools, temples, and cultural heritage sites
  • Calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and full accountability under international law

Conclusion

The events of 10 December 2025 reflect a coordinated and multi-front escalation by Thai military forces across Cambodia, involving airstrikes, artillery bombardments, and attacks on civilian and cultural sites. These actions constituted grave violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and international humanitarian norms, while Cambodia continued to act in defense of its territory and civilian population.