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Why did Thailand bomb Cambodia?

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Thailand bombed Cambodia due to escalating border clashes rooted in a longstanding land dispute, with both sides blaming each other for starting the violence.

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Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates

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  • At least 12 people have died as Thailand and Cambodia exchange cross-border fire. 7s
  • Thailand used F-16 jets to strike eight military targets in Cambodia. 13s
  • Cambodia deployed rocket launchers in response to Thai airstrikes. 40s
  • Thailand closed all border checkpoints with Cambodia as security measures escalated. 48s
  • The conflict follows renewed tensions after the death of a Cambodian soldier. 1m 14s
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Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates
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Reuters
1 day ago
Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates

A Thai F-16 fighter jet destroyed military targets in Cambodia as tensions escalated after weeks of border disputes.

Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates
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Reuters
1 day ago
Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates

Both countries accused each other of starting the clash, which is rooted in a century-old land-border dispute.

Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border
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CNN
2 days ago
Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border

Thailand's military accused Cambodian troops of firing at a Thai army base, while Cambodia claimed it acted in self-defense after a Thai incursion.

Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border
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CNN
2 days ago
Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border

Thailand launched airstrikes against military targets along the disputed border following the armed clash.

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