Thailand says at least 1 civilian killed amid fresh clashes along border with Cambodia
The Thai army said it has launched airstrikes on ground targets in Cambodia. The Cambodian Defense Ministry said Thailand's army used jets to drop bombs on a road near the ancient Preah Vihear temple.
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