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Thai military reports more clashes with Cambodia, says artillery and rockets fired

BANGKOK, July 25 (Reuters) - Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops took place along their border for a second day early on Friday, with Cambodia using heavy weapons including artillery and rockets, Thailand's military said.
Reuters
By Reuters
25 Jul
Several killed in clashes along Thai-Cambodian disputed border epa12258136 An army truck transports troops amid clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers along the disputed border in Prasat district, Surin province, Thailand, 24 July 2025. According to the Ministry of Public Health, at least 12 people were killed and 35 injured after armed clashes erupted along the disputed border, with both Thailand and Cambodia accusing each other of initiating the exchange amid escalating tensions. EPA/KAIKUNGWON DUANJUMROON

"Cambodian forces have conducted sustained bombardment utilising heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems," it said in a statement. "Thai forces have responded with appropriate supporting fire in accordance with the tactical situation."

(Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by David Stanway)

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