Thai Military's Preah Vihear Attack Suspected of Premeditated Destruction, CMAC Analysis Reveals
Analysis by the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) suggests that the alleged 2025 Thai military incursion into Cambodian territory and shelling of Preah Vihear Temple may have been a premeditated act intended to destroy the heritage site. The extensive use of cluster munitions is also highlighted, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
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