Thai Army Seizes Cambodian Weapons Cache, Reports 10 Enemy Deaths at Phu Makua
Troops reclaim disputed mountain area, capturing a significant arsenal and mobile phones allegedly used for provoking soldiers
Reports from Thailand's 2nd Army Region on 26 July 2025 confirm that an operation by its forces on Phu Makua mountain successfully reclaimed the contested territory.
The engagement resulted in the deaths of 10 Cambodian soldiers.
During the operation, Thai troops discovered and seized a substantial cache of 11 types of weapons and military equipment.
Additionally, seven mobile phones were found, which were reportedly used to record and provoke Thai soldiers.
The seized arsenal includes:
- AK-47 assault rifles: 10 units
- M16 A4 rifles: 1 unit
- RPD machine guns: 3 units
- RPG launchers: 3 units
- LG4 40mm grenade launchers: 2 units
- PF-89 rocket launchers: 5 units
- Tokarev pistols: 2 units
- Various assault rifles (Pls.): 3 units
- 12.7mm anti-aircraft guns: 2 units
- 82mm mortars: 3 units
- 100mm mortar: 1 unit
- DJI Drone: 1 unit
