AKP Phnom Penh, December 13, 2025 -- Today marks the seventh consecutive day of Thai military aggression against Cambodia’s territory, with attacks expanding to Koh Kong province.

H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, told a press briefing this morning that Thai forces opened fire on Koh Kong at around 2:00 a.m. on Dec. 13. According to her, the Thai navy launched shelling from naval vessels, firing a total of 20 artillery shells into the province. Two shells hit an intersection at the entrance to Koh Yor Beach, one struck the southern beach near Pak Klong Pagoda, and two others damaged hotel buildings, while the remaining shells fell into the sea. The situation remained calm from after 2:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. this morning, she added.

In other areas, the spokeswoman said Thai military forces continued attacks on the Preah Vihear and Khnar temple areas using heavy artillery and cluster munitions. Besides, they deployed reconnaissance drones, bombing drones, and continued shelling. Civilian areas were also targeted, including Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages in O’Beichoan commune, O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. In Pursat province, Thai F-16 fighter jets reportedly bombed Thmar Da commune in Veal Veng district, destroying a hotel building and a bridge.

“The Ministry of National Defence demands that Thailand immediately cease its indiscriminate armed attacks and the use of fighter jets within Cambodian territory,” H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata stated. “These actions constitute grave violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as international law. The indiscriminate and disproportionate shelling and bombing endanger the lives and safety of innocent civilians and cause severe damage to civilian infrastructure and ancient temples that are sacred to all humanity.”

The spokeswoman also reiterated Cambodia’s firm commitment to respecting and implementing the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, and all agreements previously reached by both parties, with the highest sense of responsibility and in good faith.

“Rather than resorting to aggression or the use of force, Cambodia has consistently adhered to resolving disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, treaties, conventions, and agreements, in order to achieve a just, fair, and lasting solution,” she stressed.

“Cambodia’s right to self-defence is strictly limited to military targets and has never been directed at civilian areas,” she reaffirmed. “Cambodia continues to strictly uphold all its obligations under international law, particularly international humanitarian law.”

By C. Nika