BANGKOK – Cambodian forces launched a multi-front assault on Tuesday morning, firing rockets, deploying suicide drones, and shelling areas across three northeastern Thai provinces, according to the 2nd Army Region. The attacks began around 4:50 a.m. with rockets launched from BM-21 multiple rocket launchers.

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In Surin province, rockets struck the Ta Khwai and Ta Muen areas of Phanom Dong Rak district, as well as Chong Plot Tang and Chong Rayi in Kap Choeng district. In Si Sa Ket, impacts were reported in Phra Wihan, Phu Makua, Sam Tae, Phu Phi, and Chong Ta Thao areas within Kantharalak district. Suicide drones and bomb-carrying drones also targeted locations in Surin and Ubon Ratchathani, including Chong An Ma and Hill 561.

Artillery shells hit several locations across Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani. The 2nd Army stated that Cambodia is intensifying efforts to seize the Phu Makua area but confirmed that Thai forces remain in control of key positions after responding with direct and indirect fire, significantly degrading the opponent’s capabilities.

In related operations, Thai soldiers targeted a deserted building used by scammers near Chong An Ma, destroyed anti-drone antenna towers in Si Sa Ket, and cleared an encroaching cashew plantation in the Chong Rayi area. Thai forces also retook the ancient Prasat Khana temple in Surin’s Kap Choeng district.

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Meanwhile, the 1st Army Region reported that Cambodian troops fired rifle shots at Ban Nong Chan village in Sa Kaeo province on Monday afternoon. Thai soldiers responded and later retook an illegally occupied area in Ban Nong Ya Kaew village. During the operation, Thai forces discovered newly placed PMN-2 landmines and reported that Cambodian heavy weapons had targeted houses in Ban Khok Thahan village.

Defence Ministry spokesman RAdm Surasant Kongsiri stated Tuesday that Cambodia continues to provoke Thailand with weapons fire and landmine deployment, leaving Thailand no choice but to respond. “Thai military operations will continue until Cambodia shows it wants peace,” he said.

Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree condemned Cambodia’s rocket attacks as a violation of sovereignty and a serious threat to public safety, asserting that Thailand’s actions comply with international law. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue military operations to protect Thai sovereignty and ruled out negotiations until Cambodia fully halts its attacks.

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The latest clashes follow a period of heightened tension after a ceasefire agreement brokered in July and a peace accord signed in October under international observation.

-Thailand News (TN)