The attack, which occurred on July 24, caused severe damage to the temple’s structures and surrounding areas, the Cambodian government denounced in an official statement.

Phnom Penh described the bombings and airstrikes as unacceptable violations of international law, particularly the 1954 and 1999 The Hague Conventions for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

The ministry warned that the deliberate destruction of a cultural site may constitute a war crime and accused Thailand of ignoring its international legal obligations.

Cambodia announced that it will prepare a damage report and seek justice and compensation through relevant international legal mechanisms.

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, which began in May, reached a peak after a border clash that left at least 11 dead.

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