Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Statement Timeline of Events Leading to Border Clashes on July 24, 2025:

 Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Statement Timeline of Events Leading to Border Clashes on July 24, 2025:

• 6:30 AM – The Thai military initiates provocative actions, violating bilateral agreements by covertly installing barbed wire at the base of Ta Moan Thom Temple. • 7:04 AM – Thai drones are observed hovering in Cambodian airspace for approximately two minutes. • 8:30 AM – Thai forces fire warning shots into the sky. • 8:46 AM – Thai troops open fire on Cambodian forces stationed at Ta Moan Thom Temple. The skirmishes escalate toward Ta Krabei Temple and the Phnom Kmoach area. The Thai military also expands the conflict zone by launching attacks, including the use of fighter jets, toward the Mom Bei area in Preah Vihear province. • 8:47 AM – In defense of national sovereignty, Cambodian forces return fire in response to Thai military aggression.