Thailand accuses Cambodia of using BM-21 rocket systems: What are these?

Thailand’s military accused rival Cambodia of using Russian-made BM-21 rocket systems as tensions between the neighbouring countries escalated on Thursday. The Thai army said Cambodian forces had used heavy artillery and Russian-made BM-21 rocket launchers, prompting what Thai officials described as “appropriate supporting fire” in return. Several images also show Cambodian soldiers standing on a…

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Thailand-Cambodia violence: Thai military report more clashes; over 100,000 people flee, 14 dead | 10 updates

Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops took place along their border for a second day early on Friday, with Cambodia using heavy weapons including artillery and rockets, Thailand’s military said. Top 10 Updates On Thailand-Cambodia Clash 1. “Cambodian forces have conducted sustained bombardment utilising heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems,” it said in…

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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Kills Nine Civilians

(Bloomberg) — A long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia blew up Thursday as military operations escalated rapidly — with reports of F-16s, missiles, and artillery strikes across their shared frontier — resulting in the deaths of at least nine civilians. Both Southeast Asian nations accused the other of starting the clashes, which were reported…

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