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DEADLY border clashes have erupted between Thailand and Cambodia with both sides launching terrifying strikes.
Thailand deployed F-16 fighter jets to bomb military bases after Cambodia reportedly fired rockets at a border village which has left at least eight dead.
Another 13 people have been left wounded in the relentless night of attacks, including a five-year-old child.
Surasant Kongsiri, a spokesperson for the Thai Defense Ministry, said Cambodia fired two BM-21 rockets into a residential area in Thailand’s Surin province.
Phanom Dong Rak Hospital in Thailand was also targeted, according to the Thai army.
Thailand hit back by sending out their fighter jets to drop bombs on Cambodian military targets along the disputed border.
The Thai 2nd regional military command in the northeast claimed to have “destroyed” two enemy support units.
Cambodia’s foreign ministry released a blistering attack on Thailand as they condemned the airstrikes in a statement.
It said: “Cambodia condemns in the strongest possible terms this reckless and hostile act by Thailand”.
They went on to say Thai soldiers “launched unprovoked, premeditated and deliberate attacks on Cambodian positions along the border areas”.
The Cambodian government urged Thailand to cease hostilities to stop a further provocation.
Thailand has now sealed the land border with Cambodia amid the escalating tensions.
The Thai government has urged all its citizens in the embattled regions to immediately leave.
Up to 40,000 from across 86 villages have evacuated with many pictured taking refuge in tunnels with only a bag of belongings by their side.
British citizens have also been urged to “take extra care” when travelling between Thailand and Cambodia.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office warned the clashes are highly volatile.
China sent out a similar warning to their citizens.