26/07/2025
Statement of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Phnom Penh, July 26, 2025
The Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the unprovoked and premeditated act of aggression committed by the Kingdom of Thailand at 05:02 AM on July 26, 2025, involving the firing of five heavy artillery shells into multiple locations in Ekphap Village, Thmor Da Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province.
This violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity constitutes a grave breach of international law, including the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, and has resulted in harm to innocent civilian lives, while disrupting peace and stability in the region.
The Kingdom of Cambodia calls on the international community to strongly condemn Thailand’s illegal act of aggression. Cambodia demands that Thailand immediately cease all hostile actions and uphold its obligations under international law.
While Cambodia remains committed to resolving disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law, it reserves the right to self-defense as stipulated in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) reaffirm their unwavering commitment to defend the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people against Thailand’s brutal and unlawful acts of aggression.
