Armed clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have resulted in at least 11 deaths. The violence involves heavy weaponry, including rockets and fighter jets. These confrontations follow heightened tensions since May, sparked by the death of a Cambodian soldier. Disputes over the Prasat Ta Moan Thon temple intensified hostility. During recent shelling, civilian areas, including hospitals in Thailand, were damaged, leading to injuries. Each side accuses the other of starting the altercations, while Thailand has closed all border crossings with Cambodia.
At least 11 people have been killed in deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border between both countries' troops and involving heavy weapons, rockets and fighter jets on Thursday.
The outbreak of fighting between the South Asian neighbours follows weeks of tensions which have been brewing since May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in an armed confrontation on the border.
Shelling damaged hospitals and other civilian locations in Thailand during Thursday's fighting, resulting in deaths and injuries, according to statements from the government.
Thailand said it had closed all border crossings with Cambodia.
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