Thailand says it has bombed a 'logistics centre' near the Cambodian town of Poipet, known for being a major casino hub and the biggest land crossing between the two countries.
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of abating.
Cambodia's defence ministry reported that Thai forces dropped two bombs, while the Thai side claimed the strikes targeted a facility storing rocket systems.
Since the onset of fighting this month, at least 21 people in Thailand and 17 in Cambodia have been reported dead, with around 800,000 individuals displaced, according to officials.
In a statement, the Cambodian defence ministry indicated that the airstrikes occurred at approximately 11:00 AM local time on Thursday.
Thai Air Force spokesman Air Marshal Jackkrit Thammavichai confirmed that the Thai military targeted a site outside Poipet that was believed to be storing BM-21 rockets, asserting that no civilians were harmed during the operation.
The bombings mark an escalation, as Poipet is typically known for its bustling casinos that attract Thai gamblers and serves as an integral international border checkpoint.
On Tuesday, it was reported that up to 6,000 Thai nationals were stranded in Poipet following Cambodia’s closure of its land border crossings.
The Cambodian interior ministry described the border closures as a 'necessary measure' to protect civilians, suggesting that air travel remained available for those wishing to exit.
The longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up significantly since July, with a barrage of rockets fired from Cambodia leading to retaliatory airstrikes from Thailand, resulting in a brief but intense period of conflict.
Although an immediate ceasefire was brokered by Malaysia and the US, it was short-lived, with accusations of violations from both sides fueling ongoing tensions.
Earlier this week, Cambodia accused Thai forces of conducting bombings in Siem Reap province, the home of the famous Angkor temples, marking the first attack in this latest round of conflicts.
