A Cambodian rocket strike injured at least three civilians during renewed military clashes with Thailand over disputed territory near the border. Conflict arose near ancient temples in the Emerald Triangle, a historically contested area between Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Both nations accuse each other of initiating violence. Thailand asserts that Cambodian forces opened fire first, targeting civilians, while Cambodia claims that Thailand violated a peace agreement. The situation has escalated tensions in an area where border delineation has long been contentious.
Thailand's army has blamed Cambodian forces for opening fire first, claiming that Cambodia targeted civilians with two BM-21 rockets which hit a community in Surin's Kap Choeng district.
Cambodia said its neighbor had violated a peace agreement and opened fire on the Cambodian army.
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