Breaking news.

Fighting broke out at the Thia-Cambodian border near a disputed landmark Preah Vihear temple. At least two Cambodian soldiers were killed and two more were wounded.

According to Maj. Prum Saroeun 20 Thailand soldiers were taken prisoner, however this information is not confirmed.

Thai army spokesman Sansern Kaewkumnerd only said about 2 wounded Thai soldiers

This escalated conflict has brought the two country to the brink of war.

Thai jets are already on standby as are the Cambodian troops. Both sides have sent additional troops to the conflict zone.

This conflict has come a day after Cambodia issued an ultimatum to Thailand to pull back its soldiers from disputed territory near the 11th century Preah Vihear temple.

Both sides are busy blaming each other for the conflict. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen sparked concerns Tuesday that an armed conflict was imminent, accusing Thai troops of having advanced into Cambodia’s territory and declaring it a “life-and-death battle zone.” Whereas, Thai army spokesman Sansern Kaewkumnerd denied that any troops had been pulled back and the Foreign Ministry issued a toughly worded statement that said, “If Cambodia resorts to the use of force, Thailand will have no choice but to exercise its right to self-defense.”

However, both Cambodia and Thailand say they are ready to use diplomacy to resolve the problem....

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