Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia After Soldier Killed
Thailand launched airstrikes along its border with Cambodia after clashes killed one Thai soldier and injured four, threatening a delicate US-brokered peace accord.
The Thai military said Cambodian forces opened fire across multiple border locations, using small arms, machine guns, mortars and artillery. It said their response that included ground fire and air operations was carried out under international rules to protect national sovereignty, adding the actions were aimed at preventing further attacks while avoiding a broader escalation.
The strikes follow back-and-forth accusations over the weekend of firing across the border, with both sides accusing the other for firing first.
Source : Bloomberg.com