🎖️ Cambodian General Reportedly Killed in Action
Amid escalating border clashes, Cambodian Major General Duong Somneang, commander of the 7th Division, has allegedly been killed during a failed counteroffensive near the Phu Ma Kua and Chong Ta Thao border regions. According to Thai media outlet The Nation, Somneang was leading troops on the front line when he was struck by intense Thai artillery fire, becoming the first senior military casualty of the conflict.
❗ Conflicting Reports on Cause of Death
While Thai sources claim the general was killed by artillery, some Cambodian insiders suggest the possibility of an airstrike being responsible. As of now, Cambodia has not officially confirmed the death of General Somneang.
📊 Cambodia’s Overcrowded Command Structure Under Scrutiny
The incident sheds light on Cambodia’s military structure. According to official statistics:
- Total active troops: ~130,000
- Number of generals: ~3,700
That means there’s 1 general for every 35 soldiers, a ratio that has drawn criticism over inefficiency and bloated leadership.
🌐 U.S. Steps In: Trump Issues Stern Warning
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce that he had spoken to Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Putan and Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet, warning:
"If both nations do not agree to a ceasefire, the United States will pull out of any trade agreements with them."
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the call and stated that Thailand is open to a ceasefire, but demands Cambodia show sincerity first.
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