Morning Attacks in Military Region 5 (12 December 2025)

On the morning of 12 December 2025, Thai military forces intensified attacks against Cambodian positions and villages in Military Region 5.

  • 6:27 AM: Artillery shelling targeted Tumnob Dach Village
  • 6:40 AM: Thai infantry entered Chok Chey Village
  • 7:02 AM: Infantry entered Prey Chan Village and assaulted Chok Chey Village
  • 7:10 AM – 7:20 AM: Shelling intensified in Prey Chan Village
  • 7:43 AM: Armored vehicles entered Boeung Trakoun
  • 7:57 AM: Shelling followed in Boeung Trakoun

Sustained Attacks in the 4th Military Zone (7:05 AM – 1:00 PM)

In the 4th Military Zone, Thai attacks continued throughout the morning:

  • 7:40 AM – 9:00 AM: Attacks targeted Chub Angkunh, Thmor Chat, Bos Sbov Cheam Tea, An Ses, Thmor Daun, Phnom 333, Ta Krabei, and Ta Moan
  • 8:20 AM: Tanks and infantry attacked Thmor Chat and Ta Krabei Temples
  • 8:41 AM: Attacks targeted Bos Sbov Cheam Tea
  • 10:12 AM: Poisonous smoke drones deployed in Phnom Khmoch and Bos Sbov Cheam Tea
  • 11:00 AM: Shelling intensified in An Ses, accompanied by poisonous smoke
  • 12:00 PM: Additional strikes targeted:
    • Ta Sim Koul 8
    • Phnom Khmoch
    • Cham Te
    • Ta Krabei
    • Phnom 333
    • Chub Angkunh
    • Thmor Daun
    • Damnak King
    • Ta Moan
    • Chub Koki
  • 12:32 PM: Bomb-equipped drones deployed near Preah Vihear Temple

Continued Attacks in Military Region 5 (8:38 AM – Evening)

Thai attacks in Military Region 5 continued throughout the day:

  • 8:38 AM: Infantry with tanks entered Prey Chan Village
  • 9:10 AM: Reconnaissance drones monitored Prey Chan
  • 10:26 AM: Bomb-equipped drones targeted O Phluok Damrey
  • 10:34 AM: Reconnaissance drones continued monitoring Prey Chan
  • 11:37 AM: Toxic gas deployed in Prey Chan Village
  • 11:58 AM: Bomb-equipped drones attacked O Phluok Damrey
  • 12:13 PM: Toxic gas deployed in Prey Chan and Chok Chey Villages
  • 12:45 PM: Reconnaissance drones monitored Prey Chan
  • 12:53 PM: Artillery shells fired into Prey Chan Village
  • 3:19 PM: Drone bombing occurred in Prey Chan Village
  • 3:51 PM: Infantry with tanks attempted to invade Chok Chey Village
  • 5:14 PM & 5:53 PM: Reconnaissance drones monitored areas behind Prey Chan and Chok Chey Villages
  • 5:54 PM: Drone bombing in Prey Chan Village continued

Cambodia’s Official Position

The Royal Government of Cambodia:

  • Strongly condemns the continued ground incursions, drone bombings, artillery attacks, and chemical deployments
  • Reaffirms that all affected areas lie within Cambodian sovereign territory
  • Denounces attacks on villages, temples, and civilian-adjacent areas
  • Calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and accountability under international law

Conclusion

The events of 12 December 2025 represent a sustained and coordinated escalation by Thai military forces across Cambodia’s Military Regions 4 and 5. The use of infantry incursions, armored vehicles, artillery, bomb-equipped drones, and poisonous smoke against villages and sacred sites constituted grave violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and international humanitarian norms, while Cambodian forces continued to defend their territory under a disciplined and defensive posture.