(Phnom Penh): Acts of aggression by the Thai government and military against Cambodia’s sovereign territory between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on 25 December 2025, including artillery fire and aerial bombardment into civilian areas, continue to cause serious humanitarian and material damage, according to an official report from Cambodian Ministry of Interior.
1. Deaths and Injuries:
One civilian was injured in Banteay Meanchey Province. In total, since 7 December, there have been 30 civilian deaths and 88 injuries.
2. Displacement of Civilians:
Since 7 December, there is a total of 639,987 displaced persons, including 333,631 women and 203,593 child ren. These figures may continue to change.
3. Destruction of Civilian Physical Infrastructure:
One house in Banteay Meanchey Province and one house in Battambang Province were damaged, In total, since 7 December, damage to private property includes 126 civilian houses, 6 privately owned buildings, apartments/hotels one gas station, 27 cars, one motorcycle, one cassava purchasing warehouse, one storage warehouse, and 2 cell towers. Damage to public property includes 6 schools, 2 health centers 13 government office buildings, 5 pagodas, one almsgiving hall, one vehicle, a number of ancient temples, 5 bridges, one market, and 2 road sections. As of now, more than half a million Cambodian people, of whom over 50% are women and more than 30% are children, are suffering severe hardship after being forced to leave their homes and schools to flee gunfire light and heavy artillery shelling, and aerial bombings by Thailand’s fighter jets, which haves repeatedly destroyed their homes, schools, and communities. Moreover, the destruction of the statue of Lord Vishnu on Cambodia’s sovereign territory by the Thai military has not only caused severe psychological trauma to the Cambodian people, but has also provoked reactions and condemnation from international public opinion, particularly among followers of Hinduisn worldwide, including leaders and citizens of India.
The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia calls upon foreign friends, particularly the United States of America, China, Malaysia, and ASEAN friends, to remain actively engaged in supporting efforts toward the permanent de-escalation and the achievement of lasting peace, which reflects Cambodia’s long-standing aspiration. As explicitly stated by Cambodia at the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers” Meeting, Cambodia seeks to resolve disputes, including border delimitation, through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), as well as existing treaties and mechanisms.
The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia continues to note with profound pride that all Cambodian citizens are strengthening heir unity and standing shoulder to shoulder in support of the national defence strategy led by Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet. This powerful unity has provided tremendous strength to the frontline heroes, including the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the Border Protection Police, who are courageously defending the integrity of the national territory. We respectfully call upon our fellow citizens to continue strengthening this singles Khmer spirit of unity and to uphold it permanently.
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