Socheata stated that this preliminary information was provided by provincial authorities regarding the airstrikes on civilian areas by the Thai army from Monday to 06:00 hours (local time) this Tuesday.

The spokesperson reiterated at a press briefing that “the National Defense Ministry strongly condemned these inhumane and brutal acts,” which clearly shows that Thai forces have violated the ceasefire and the Joint Declaration signed by the prime ministers of both countries on October 26.

The Cambodian Interior Ministry, meanwhile, issued a statement detailing that the seven citizens killed due to the Thai bombings were from the provinces of Preah Vihear (one), Oddar Meanchey (three), and Banteay Meanchey (three).

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his concern about the resumption of armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, “particularly the alleged airstrikes and the mobilization of heavy equipment in the border area.”

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