Massive drone attacks on Cambodia! Thailand starts using advanced weapons, and Hun Sen is now in trouble
On the morning of July 25, 2025, the Thai military launched a systematic drone attack on military positions along the Cambodian border. The cruise missiles fell, marking that the border conflict that began the day before has entered a new stage of technological warfare. In the previous 24 hours, Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jets had already destroyed two military command headquarters inside Cambodia, and the addition of drone swarms has significantly increased the military pressure on former Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia.
To salvage its image, the Cambodian army deployed BM21 "Hail" rocket launchers and 90B rocket launchers, causing 14 deaths (13 civilians and 1 soldier) and 46 injuries in Thailand. Local authorities in Surin Province immediately took action, evacuating 40,000 residents from 86 villages near the border to safe areas.
On the second day of the conflict, Thailand further demonstrated its military technological superiority. On the morning of July 25, the Thai Army used drones to drop M261 and M472 mortar shells, conducting precise strikes on military targets in Cambodia. Analysts pointed out that Thailand has a relatively complete air force, while the Cambodian air force lacks modern fighter aircraft. This technological gap gives Thailand an absolute advantage in aerial bombardment.
Cambodia can currently only rely on the KS-1C air defense missile system and multiple rocket launchers for limited counterattacks. After the outbreak of the conflict, Hun Sen urgently released more than ten photos showing him holding a magnifying glass to study maps and directing operations through multiple mobile phones. He specifically emphasized, "I have not fled anywhere, please all my compatriots rest assured!" directly responding to reports by Thai media about his "flying away."
Escalation of Tension between Cambodia and Thailand
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