(Phnom Penh): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Hang Chuon Naron confirmed on Friday (Jul. 25) that two schools in Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province, were hit by four shells fired by Thai forces.

“Four shells landed within the compounds of Monorom Primary School 1 and 2 in Banteay Ampil district,” stated the deputy prime minister.

It is noted that on Friday (Jul. 25), authorities ordered the closure of all 260 schools across Oddar Meanchey province as Thai military incursions intensified.
=FRESH NEWS