Thai media, citing a report from the Thai Second Army Region, stated that at around 10:18 AM local time on the 5th, the Cambodian side launched a 40mm grenade. The grenade landed at a military base in Sisaket Province, located on the Thai-Cambodian border.
The report said that there were no casualties at this time.
The report pointed out that following this incident, the Thai military said it was prepared to respond to the situation and would act in accordance with the rules of engagement.
The report stated that the Thai army has contacted the Cambodian commander in the area to inform them of the situation.
Cambodian Ministry of Defense Denies Firing Grenade
On the 5th, the Cambodian Ministry of Defense clarified, emphasizing that the relevant reports from Thai media were pure fabrication, seriously distorting the facts, intending to mislead public opinion and create tensions in the Cambodia-Thailand border region.
Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Marie Sokchea issued a statement solemnly clarifying the false news released by some Thai media.
The statement pointed out that some Thai media reported: “Urgent! The Second Army Region discovered that the other side fired a 40mm grenade, which landed near the Phlan Hin Pet Kon military base.” In this regard, the Cambodian Ministry of Defense firmly denied it and reiterated that such reports are completely untrue.
Marie Sokchea stated that according to the Cambodian Royal Army's Fourth Army Region, the Cambodian Fourth Army Region and the Thai Second Army Region have verified the matter through the existing liaison mechanism. Both sides have communicated and exchanged information, confirming that none of the firing or shelling incidents reported by the media have occurred.