Phnom Penh: The Ministry of National Defense said that four Cambodian soldiers were injured by a bomb explosion after they encountered a Thai military patrol patrolling on the other side of a barbed wire fence.
In a press release, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia said that on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 12:35 p.m., our forces were patrolling in the cashew farm area, Chok Kruos area, Thma Daun village, Kok Mon commune, Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province, and encountered a Thai military patrol patrolling on the other side of a barbed wire fence.
When the Cambodian forces had passed each other a little, a bomb exploded behind our patrol, injuring four Cambodian soldiers. Due to the bullet, which is currently receiving high-level treatment from the medical team and related teams.
Regarding the incident of the bomb explosion, the frontline command and a team of experts are continuing to conduct a thorough investigation to find the truth for our forces and the public.
On this occasion, the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia would like to reaffirm its strong commitment to respect and implement strictly, honestly, and responsibly, to fully and steadfastly respect and implement the Joint Declaration of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thai General Boundary Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Statement on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements to move towards a return to normalcy and the achievement of peace. and long-term stability.
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