Latest, Cambodia retreated, key points were captured
On July 26th, under the full deployment of Thailand's land, sea, and air forces, Cambodia continued to retreat. Currently, Thai forces have occupied the eggplant mountain, which had been under Cambodian control for many years. This area is an important strategic point in the border region between the two countries and plays a crucial role in the future development of the battlefield. Most importantly, it has greatly boosted the morale of the Thai army.
Although various parties have intervened, Thailand is willing to mediate, but requires that the Cambodian side must show sufficient sincerity, that is, actively give up the attack, only then can there be a possibility of negotiation.
For the Cambodian side, this is unacceptable, so the conflict continues to persist and even gradually spreads to more areas.
According to information from the Thai side, this conflict has resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 100,000 civilians being relocated. Although the Cambodian side also announced the number of casualties, it is very low, only dozens of people. However, the Thai side believes that more than 100 Cambodian soldiers have died, as the military power between the two sides is vastly different, and Cambodia can only use old weapons and human wave tactics to face Thailand's full-scale attack.
However, the situation may now be worse, and Cambodia cannot continue like this anymore, because Laos has also been attacked by Cambodia, and both sides have erupted in conflict.
According to information from Laos, on the 24th to 25th, Cambodian military personnel illegally crossed the border and then engaged in fierce fighting with Laos. Although Cambodia remained silent, if more shells and military personnel enter the Lao territory in the future, it is not ruled out that Laos will also choose to join the current conflict, which would be very unfavorable for the Cambodian side, as they would have to face dual pressure and be attacked from both front and back.
First, no more weapons and equipment; second, no more military combat forces.
Now, Thailand has gained some advantages on the front line, and the Cambodian side can only grit their teeth and continue to hold on, hoping for the intervention of a third party to stop the conflict, otherwise the future will be more difficult, and the regime may be shaken.
Cambodia-Thailand Tensions Escalate
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