AKP Phnom Penh, December 18, 2025 --

Another innocent civilian has been injured following a series of military attacks by Thai forces on Cambodian territory, according to an update from the Ministry of Interior.

The Ministry further stated that Thai forces have continued to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in their recent operations.

Over the past 12 days of conflict, the humanitarian toll has escalated significantly. More than 470,000 people have been displaced, including over 240,000 women and 130,000 children, and have sought refuge in safe zones. Meanwhile, the civilian casualty count has risen to 18 deaths and 79 injuries.

The following is the press release of the Ministry of Interior on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the ongoing war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok government and the Thai military from 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 17 until 7:00 a.m. on Dec. 18:

By Heng Panha