In a statement issued earlier today, Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense accused Thailand of deploying a disproportionate number of troops, using heavy weaponry, and conducting airstrikes in an alleged attempt to forcibly seize Cambodian territory. The ministry condemned Thailand’s actions as “brutal and illegal military aggression” and “a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter, ASEAN norms, and fundamental principles of international law.” Ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata warned that Thailand’s actions “pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability” and “undermine the foundations of the international order.” The statement concluded with a firm declaration that Cambodia’s military is fully prepared to “defend the sovereignty of Cambodia at any cost.”