PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The humanitarian and social toll of the continued hostilities along the Cambodia-Thailand border escalated further today, as government ministries released updated casualty and displacement figures.

I. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

According to the Cambodian Ministry of Interior, another Cambodian civilian was killed this morning amid what it described as continued Thai attacks on Cambodia’s sovereignty.

• Latest Victim: The latest fatality was identified as a woman from Oddar Meanchey province.
• Civilian Death Toll: Her death brings the total number of civilians killed since the escalation of hostilities on December 7, 2025, to 13.
• Casualties and Displacement: The Ministry further reported that 74 people have been injured. The number of displaced civilians forced to flee their homes has risen dramatically to more than 400,000.

II. Educational System Disrupted

On the same day, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) announced significant disruptions to schooling due to the deteriorating security situation.

• School Closures: Schools in six provinces have been forced to shut down.
• Total Affected: In total, 1,039 schools have been closed. This action affects 9,797 teachers and a total of 242,881 students.

The Ministry of Education cited Thailand’s aggressive military operations as the reason for the closures across the affected provinces.

III. Affected Provinces

The provinces most severely affected by the military operations and subsequent school closures include:

• Preah Vihear
• Oddar Meanchey
• Banteay Meanchey
• Pursat
• Battambang
• Koh Kong

The reports highlight the rapidly increasing civilian impact of the ongoing conflict.

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) announced this afternoon (December 10, 2025) the temporary suspension of all teaching and learning activities in schools across four districts in Battambang province: Samlot, Kamrieng, Sampov Loun, and Phnom Preuk.

I. Reason for Suspension: Safety and Security

MoEYS stated that the postponement is strictly due to security concerns arising from the Thai military’s invasion of Cambodian territory.

• Effective Date: The suspension is effective immediately, starting December 10, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice.
• Goal: The primary aim is to ensure the safety of teachers, school staff, and students, and to prevent any harm caused by Thai artillery shelling into Cambodian territory.

II. Nationwide Educational Impact

The closure in Battambang adds to a growing number of schools affected by the renewed violence.

According to the Ministry, as of this morning, a total of 635 schools across six provinces bordering Thailand have been temporarily closed. This affects:

• 163,528 Students
• 5,441 Teachers

The affected provinces are Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Pursat, Koh Kong, and now Battambang.

III. Conflict Escalation and Civilian Toll

The Ministry highlighted the severe nature of the ongoing conflict:

Since December 7, the Thai military has intensified attacks on Cambodian territory, expanding operations across multiple locations in five provinces. These operations involve the use of heavy weapons, F-16 fighter jets, and toxic gas.

This aggression has tragically resulted in civilian casualties, extensive damage to homes, temples, and health centres, and the displacement of thousands of civilians. Cambodia stated it had no choice but to counterattack in self-defence against military operations that violate its territorial integrity, following more than 24 hours of extreme restraint.

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) on Monday announced the mass closure of 377 schools across four provinces bordering Thailand due to escalating security concerns. This action has immediately halted the education of approximately 78,600 students and affected 3,197 teachers.

The Ministry directly attributed the sweeping closures to security concerns following what it described as persistent Thai military attacks across the border.

Shelling Targets Civilian Zones

The humanitarian situation is worsening as military action impacts non-combatants. Separately, the Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Thai forces have fired directly into civilian villages in Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, and Banteay Meanchey provinces.

The Ministry alleged that this shelling has resulted in:

• Civilian casualties (injuries reported).
• Destruction of homes and private property.
• Mass displacement, forcing thousands of residents, including vulnerable populations like women, children, and the elderly, to evacuate to temporary safe locations.

Timeline of Renewed Attacks

H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defence, provided an updated timeline of the attacks, which show sustained hostilities:

• Monday Morning Resumption: Thai troops resumed firing at approximately 5:04 a.m. local time on Monday, targeting multiple key areas.
• Target Areas: The targets included both military positions and civilian zones near border points such as the Preah Vihear Temple zone, An Ses, Tamone Thom Temple, and other surrounding areas.
• Initial Incident: Renewed firing on Monday followed the initial cross-border shelling that reportedly began around 2:15 p.m. on Sunday.

The MoEYS has yet to announce when classes might resume, pending an assessment of the security situation on the ground.

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