Cambodia reported that Thailand conducted airstrikes in its northwestern province of Banteay Meanchey on Saturday and Friday, with Thailand confirming a Friday operation to protect its territory amid ongoing border clashes. Cambodia stated F-16 jets dropped bombs on Serei Saophoan and Chok Chey village, causing destruction. Thailand's military asserted the Friday attack followed monitoring and evacuation of civilians from the target area, citing overlapping territorial claims as the backdrop to the renewed combat.