Historic temples burn, civilians casualties reported, amid Thai-Cambodia crossfire

Bangkok, July 24 (AP) Tensions have escalated along the Thailand-Cambodia border as renewed clashes on Thursday left at least one civilian dead. This follows a recent diplomatic fallout between the two countries, heightening the already volatile situation. The Thai army reportedly initiated airstrikes on Cambodian ground positions. According to the Cambodian Defense Ministry, Thai fighter jets dropped bombs near the historic Preah Vihear temple.

Surasant Kongsiri, spokesperson for the Thai Defense Ministry, announced that three other civilians, including a 5-year-old, sustained serious injuries after Cambodian shots landed in a residential area of Thailand's Surin province. Clashes have been reported in at least six border zones, with the first engagement occurring Thursday morning near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, located at the Surin-Oddar Meanchey provincial border.

Both nations have placed blame on the other for initiating the conflict. (AP) GRS GRS

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