The Ministry of National Defence spokesperson said Cambodian personnel went on patrol at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in a cashew-growing area at ចូកគ្រួស, ថ្មដូន village, គោកមន commune, Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province.
During the patrol, the Cambodian personnel encountered a Thai military patrol operating on the other side of barbed wire. Shortly after the two patrols passed one another, an explosive device detonated behind the Cambodian patrol, injuring four Cambodian soldiers with fragments, according to the account.
The injured soldiers were receiving medical care from doctors and relevant teams at the time of the report.
The ministry said frontline commanders and specialists were continuing a careful investigation to establish the cause and inform the armed forces and the public of the facts.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to respecting and strictly implementing joint statements and relevant agreements between Cambodia and Thailand in order to maintain peace and stability and restore normal conditions along the border.
By: Pai Sokhim
