The Royal Thai Air Force launched F-16 fighter jets to conduct an airstrike on a Cambodian military arms depot located behind a mountain in Battambang. Villagers were alarmed and hurriedly evacuated.
On 24 December 2025 GMT+7, reporters covered the tense situation in Phnom Sompeau Subdistrict, Banan District, Battambang Province, Cambodia, where residents panicked after the Royal Thai Air Force sent F-16 fighter jets to attack a Cambodian military arms depot behind Sompeau Mountain.
Security sources reported that the attack caused continuous explosions, prompting surrounding residents, especially in Banan District, to panic and evacuate quickly to avoid danger amid chaotic and fearful conditions.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that this clash and airstrike have severely heightened security tensions in Battambang Province, with many residents choosing to leave high-risk areas. Cambodian authorities continue to closely monitor and assess the situation.
However, as of now, no official confirmation has been made regarding damages or the number of injured or fatalities from the incident. The situation remains under continuous surveillance.