Thai soldiers are seen here trying to position their artillery guns.Source: Khmer Sthapana newspaper
Reported in English by Khmerization
Cambodian military officials said that Thailand continues to beef up its military strengths in the disputed zone, despite talks between Thai and military commanders on 23rd June, reports Khmer Sthapana.
According to Cambodian military, the Thai military had sent more than 3,000 troops, nearly 20 pieces of heavy artillery and many tanks to the disputed zone.
Gen. Srey Doek, Cambodian commander for the Preah Vihear region, said that Cambodian military had also strengthened its troop numbers, backed up by 130mm artillery pieces and T-54 tanks. He said Cambodia has no intention of violating Thailand's sovereignty, but said that Cambodia is determined to defend its sovereignty.
Deum Ampil reported that Gen. Anupong Paojinda, the Thai Army Chief, told Thai media that he had ordered 12 artillery pieces and one batallion of special forces to be moved to the disputed zone. However, he said that the military reinforcements are just to defend Thailand's sovereignty.
One unnamed Cambodian military officer said that the scenes and situations at the disputed borders are like a war zone.
Reported in English by Khmerization
Cambodian military officials said that Thailand continues to beef up its military strengths in the disputed zone, despite talks between Thai and military commanders on 23rd June, reports Khmer Sthapana.
According to Cambodian military, the Thai military had sent more than 3,000 troops, nearly 20 pieces of heavy artillery and many tanks to the disputed zone.
Gen. Srey Doek, Cambodian commander for the Preah Vihear region, said that Cambodian military had also strengthened its troop numbers, backed up by 130mm artillery pieces and T-54 tanks. He said Cambodia has no intention of violating Thailand's sovereignty, but said that Cambodia is determined to defend its sovereignty.
Deum Ampil reported that Gen. Anupong Paojinda, the Thai Army Chief, told Thai media that he had ordered 12 artillery pieces and one batallion of special forces to be moved to the disputed zone. However, he said that the military reinforcements are just to defend Thailand's sovereignty.
One unnamed Cambodian military officer said that the scenes and situations at the disputed borders are like a war zone.
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