**Breaking News: Thai F-16s Strike Cambodian Military Base Amid Escalating Tensions**
In a dramatic escalation of military conflict, the Royal Thai Air Force launched precision airstrikes against Cambodian artillery positions early this morning, July 24, 2025. At precisely 5:12 a.m., an F-16 fighter jet, tail number 4038, executed a meticulously planned strike on two key military bases near Tamuen Tom, just across the border. The attack comes just three days after Cambodia unleashed a barrage of Russian-supplied BM21 Grad rockets, targeting civilian areas in Thailand, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 14 Thai civilians.
The Thai government, responding with swift military action, greenlit the airstrike as a punitive measure against Cambodia’s aggressive escalation. Six F-16s took off from Nakon Rajasima Air Base, with one aircraft penetrating deep into Cambodian airspace to neutralize the artillery positions that had previously coordinated attacks on Thai territory. In a matter of minutes, the F-16 delivered two precision-guided bombs, obliterating the artillery sites and crippling Cambodia’s military capabilities.
The airstrike has resulted in catastrophic consequences for Cambodian forces, with estimates of 16 to 33 soldiers and civilians 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed, and over 40 wounded. The strikes have severely disrupted military communications, forcing Cambodian units to retreat and halting artillery operations along the border. The fallout has triggered a mass evacuation, with up to 168,000 civilians fleeing the affected regions, including the UNESCO-listed Priya Vhar Temple, which sustained damage amid the chaos.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely. Thailand’s decisive action serves as a stark warning against any further military provocations. The balance of power in Southeast Asia has shifted dramatically, with Thailand demonstrating its superior military capabilities and readiness to respond to threats with lethal precision. This incident marks a significant turning point in regional tensions, raising urgent questions about the future of Thai-Cambodian relations and the potential for further conflict.