The Royal Thai Air Force released footage showing a wave of deep precision airstrikes carried out by Thai F-16A/B fighter jets against Cambodian military targets, marking a significant escalation in the renewed border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

According to Thai military officials, the strikes were conducted over the weekend of December 13–14, 2025, targeting Cambodian military installations and munitions depots across the Thmor Puok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in northern Cambodia. The released video shows overhead aerial footage of precision-guided munitions striking clustered structures, followed by large explosions and rising smoke plumes.

The airstrikes represent one of the most direct military actions taken in the current phase of fighting, which reignited earlier this month after a fragile ceasefire collapsed. That ceasefire had been brokered in July by U.S. President Donald Trump but failed to resolve deep-rooted territorial disputes along the border, including tensions surrounding the Preah Vihear temple area.

Thai officials described the strikes as necessary to degrade Cambodian military capabilities and disrupt weapons stockpiles used in cross-border hostilities. Cambodian authorities have yet to release a detailed response regarding damage assessments or casualties from the air campaign.

The renewed fighting has already had severe humanitarian consequences. More than 500,000 civilians have reportedly been displaced on both sides of the border, with approximately 40 deaths attributed to clashes since early December. Entire villages near contested zones have been evacuated as artillery fire, ground skirmishes, and now air operations intensify.

Regional analysts warn that the introduction of sustained airpower significantly raises the risk of further escalation, complicating diplomatic efforts to restore calm. International observers have urged restraint as Southeast Asia faces one of its most serious interstate confrontations in years.

As military operations continue, attention is increasingly focused on whether renewed diplomatic intervention can halt the fighting before the conflict expands further and exacts an even heavier toll on civilians in the region.