In a shocking act of aggression, a Thai F-16 fighter jet was seen blazing through the skies over Cambodian territory near the Preah Vihear region before being shot down in what appears to be a swift and fiery retaliation.

Eyewitnesses report the aircraft bearing a clearly visible Thai national flag sticker, spiraling out of control as smoke and flames erupted mid-air — the result of a suspected missile strike. The wreckage rained down into a remote rice field, far from any battlefield, but deep within sovereign Cambodian land.

This blatant intrusion marks yet another disturbing chapter in Thailand’s repeated disregard for international norms and Cambodia’s territorial integrity. The overflight and incursion of a combat aircraft into Cambodia’s peaceful skies is a direct violation of international law and Cambodian sovereignty.

 Cambodian citizens in the area were left alarmed and outraged. Many now question:

Is Thailand preparing for broader military provocation?
Should Cambodia bring this to the UN Security Council as an act of unlawful aggression?

 Statement of Condemnation:

“Cambodia will not tolerate the infringement of its sovereignty. The violation of our skies is a violation of our nation.