Phnom penh: The Ministry of National Defence has issued a detailed account of the Thai invasion and armed attacks on Cambodian territory in the 5th Military Region on December 12. The hostile activities spanned from 15:00 to 19:00, involving multiple aggressive actions by the Thai military.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the sequence of events began at 03:19 p.m. when the Thai military utilized drone bombing in Prey Chan village. This was followed at 03:51 p.m. by an attempt from Thai infantry forces, backed by tanks, to invade and infiltrate Chouk Chey village. Further reconnaissance operations were conducted by the Thai military with drones monitoring areas behind Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages at 05:14 p.m. and 05:53 p.m. respectively. The drone bombing in Prey Chan village resumed at 05:54 p.m.

The Ministry of National Defence has strongly demanded that Thailand halt its armed attacks and the use of fighter jets over Cambodian territory. These actions are deemed a severe breach of Cambodian sovereignty and international law. The indiscriminate attacks have endangered Cambodian civilians and infrastructure, including historic sites like Preah Vihear Temple and Ta Krabey Temple.

The provincial authorities have reported significant casualties and damage. As of December 12, 2025, at 13:00 p.m., the toll has reached 11 civilian fatalities, including one infant, and 59 injuries. The Ministry calls for Thailand to demonstrate sincerity and goodwill if it genuinely seeks peace, emphasizing that peace requires concrete actions beyond verbal commitments.

Cambodia urges Thailand to honor the Ceasefire Agreement and the Joint Declaration signed on October 26, 2025, witnessed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ASEAN rotating Chair.