The Cambodian Defense Department stated that Thailand initiated the border attack, causing the tense situation.

【Latest News: Cambodia's Ministry of Defense Accuses Thailand of Provoking a New Round of Conflict】

Phnom Penh time, December 8, 2025, the Cambodian Ministry of Defense stated in a statement:

The claim by Thai authorities that Cambodia used multiple rocket launchers and tanks to attack along the common border is incorrect. The Royal Thai Armed Forces launched an attack on Cambodian positions around 5 o'clock on December 8, 2025. It should be noted that this attack occurred after several consecutive days of Thai military actions aimed at inciting conflict.

Cambodia has not taken retaliatory measures, continuing to monitor the situation with extreme caution, while still upholding the spirit of the previously reached peace agreement to resolve the conflict, in accordance with international law. Cambodia has informed the ASEAN Monitoring Mission of the escalation of the situation along the Thai border and plans to initiate a comprehensive investigation.

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