Cambodian Ministry of National Defence Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said in a statement that Thai troops initiated an attack at about 11:52 a.m. on September 27, firing mortars and small arms at Cambodian positions in the An Ses border area.
The statement said Cambodian forces maintained a high level of restraint and strictly followed the principle of not returning fire to avoid further escalation. It said the Thai attack had not yet stopped at the time of the statement.
The ministry said it had informed the public and domestic and international media and called for international attention to developments.
Compiled by KPS99TV.
