Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border
Summary
Fighting escalated between Thailand and Cambodia along their contested border as both nations defend their sovereignty, resulting in casualties and mass evacuations.
Key Points
- Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, with each side refusing to back down.
- Cambodia launched counterattacks after waiting 24 hours to honor a ceasefire and allow evacuations.
- Both countries evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from border areas amid intense clashes.
- Thailand has superior military capabilities and has been using fighter jets to support ground forces in the conflict.
