Bangkok/Nom Penh
The war between Thailand and Cambodia is becoming terrible. The Thailand army has now announced the launch of ‘Operation Yutha Bodin’ against Cambodia. The Thai army has said that it is starting a ‘war for the holy land’. According to the report, the Thailand army announced the launch of the operation, saying that its aim is to ‘crush the encroachers on Thai land’. The Thailand army has started a tremendous ground and aerial attack called ‘Yutha Bodin’, making a tremendous attack on Cambodia’s army. After which the government of Thailand has sent more than one lakh people from 4 border provinces to safe places on the second day of violent clashes on the border. According to news agency Reuters, reports of death of 15 people have been filed so far, of which 14 are common citizens.
Let us tell you that on Thursday morning, the war started with firing in a disputed area between the forces of the two countries. Soon the clash turned into heavy weapons and rocket attacks. The Thai Army said in a statement that the Cambodian army has used BM-21 grad rocket system and field artillery. Apart from this, the Thailand army has said that ‘appropriate action is being taken according to the situation’. While Cambodia claimed that Thai soldiers infiltrated their territory without provocation, in response to which they took action under the ‘right to self -defense’.
How dangerous ‘Yutha Bodin’ operation of Thailand?
Let us tell you that in the language of Thailand, ‘Yutha Bodin’ means “the highest war to protect the land”. ‘Yatha’ is a symbol of war, while ‘Bodin’ represents the holy land. According to Thailand military officials, the name reflects a decisive and legitimate strategic response against any opponent who dare to violate Thailand’s sovereignty. Apart from this, the army of Thailand has said in its campaign that “crush all the people encroaching on Thai land, for land, for people, Thai for honor.” The Thailand army on Friday reported clashes in Ubon Ratthani and Surin provinces. It has said that Cambodia has used rocket systems made of artillery and Russia. The Thai Army said in a statement that “Cambodian forces have constantly bombed using heavy weapons, field artillery and BM-21 rocket system.”
According to the report, this skirmish between the two countries is taking place within a radius of about 209 km. In which heavy firing is taking place at at least 6 places. The most fierce battle began between the two countries in 13 years when Thailand summoned its ambassador at Nom Penh on Wednesday and expelled the envoy of Cambodia. The incident occurred after the incident in which another Thai soldier was injured in a landmine attack. Bangkok alleges that Cambodia laid this landmine. Thailand acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vachayachai has said that “We want a solution in peace, but this is a deliberate provocative action. We are a deliberate action. Had to protect its boundaries. “
Cambodia-Thailand conflict of the year became a conflict of the year, unrest in the world from Ukraine to Pak
2025 has become a year of wars for the world. Cambodia-Thailand War is the fifth major struggle of this year, which began with a border dispute near Preh Vihar and Ta Muen Thom temples. Apart from this, India-Pakistan War, Ukraine-Russia, Israel-Hamas, Sudan Civil War and Iran-Pakistan tension shook the world,
These wars killed millions of people, converted buildings into rubble and brought weapons to the sky. Let us understand the destruction of these five wars, deaths, loss of buildings and sales of weapons.
1. India-Pakistan War (2025)
What happened?
On 7 May 2025, India carried out missile attacks on the terrorist bases of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. The action was in response to the terrorist attack (26 civilians killed) in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025.
Pakistan started retaliation by calling it a war action, using drones, missiles and fighter jets. The ceasefire took place on 10 May.
Destruction and deaths
India
Deaths: 16 citizens (5 children included in Poonch).
Loss: Home, a Hindu temple and infrastructure damaged by shelling in Jammu, Srinagar, Poonch and Rajouri.
Displacement: Thousands of people fled from the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Pakistan
Deaths: 40 civilians (7 women, 15 children) and 11 soldiers were killed. 100+ terrorists were killed.
Loss: Muridke, Bahawalpur, and 11 airbase (Suratgarh, Sirsa, etc.) destroyed.
Displacement: People went to safe locations in Lahore and Sialkot.
Arms sale
India: Use of Rafale Jets, BrahMos missiles, S-400 defense systems and Israel-India drones.
Pakistan: JF-17 Jets (China), Shahd-136 Drone (Iran) and 122 mm rocket.
Analysis: This war promoted weapon purchase of $ 5-10 billion, especially the demand for drone and missile system increased.
2. Cambodia-Thailand War (2025)
What happened?
On 24 July 2025, Thailand carried out air strikes with F-16 jets at Cambodia’s military bases, as Cambodia attacked with drones and rockets. This dispute was about the border area of Preh Vihar and Ta Moon Thom temples.
Destruction and deaths
Thailand
Deaths: 14 people were killed (13 citizens, 1 soldiers), 46 injured.
Loss: Damage to Gas Station, Hospital and Preh Vihar Temple at Sisacket and Surin.
Displacement: 40,000-1,00,000 people displaced.
Cambodia
Deaths: 20 people were killed, the claim is not confirmed.
Loss: Military hideouts in Odar Meenche and Pagoda Road destroyed.
Arms sale
Thailand: F-16 (America) and Saab Gripane.
Cambodia: BM-21 rocket (China/Russia).
Analysis: Demand for drone and rocket system increased.
3. Ukraine-Russia War (2022-2025)
What happened,
Russia started an attack on Ukraine in February 2022, which continues until 2025. This war is about NATO expansion and energy resources.
Destruction and deaths
Deaths: 10,000+ citizens, 5 lakh soldiers (Russia: 3.5 lakh, Ukraine: 1.5 lakh). More increase in 2025.
Loss: 70% of Ukraine’s infrastructure (school, hospital) destroyed. Thousands of buildings fell in Kyiv, Kharkiv.
Displacement: 1.2 crore people displaced, 50 lakh refugees.
Arms sale
Russia: S-400, T-90 tanks, Kamikage drones.
Ukraine: Javelin missile, bartakar drone, Himars.
Analysis: Over $ 80 billion weapons sold (2022-2024).
4. Israel-Hamas War (2023-2025)
What happened?
7 October 2023 After Hamas’s attack, Israel started retaliation on Gaza. The human crisis deepened in 2025.
Destruction and deaths
Gaza: 43,000+ deaths (70% women/children), 1,00,000+ injured.
Israel: 1,200 deaths, 3,000 injured (2023).
Loss: 80% of buildings destroyed in Gaza. UNRWA School, Al-Shifa Hospital in rubble.
Displacement: 20 lakh people (90% Gaza population) displaced. 50% of children malnourished.
Arms sale
Israel: F-35, Iron Dome.
Hamas: Rocket, drone (Iran).
Analysis: Over $ 10 billion weapons were sold.
5. Sudan Civil War (2023-2025)
What happened?
Civil War from April 2023 between Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudani Army.
Destruction and deaths
Deaths: 20,000+, 33,000 injured.
Loss: 60% of buildings destroyed in Khartum, Darfur.
Displacement: 1 crore people displaced, 2.5 crore starvation faced.
Arms sale
RSF: Drone (UAE, Russia).
Sudani Army: Tank, Artillery (China, Egypt).
Analysis: $ 5 billion weapons were sold.
6. Iran-Pakistan Tension (2024-2025)
What happened?
In January 2024, Iran attacked the Jaish al-Adal terrorists in Pakistan. Pakistan retaliated.
Destruction and deaths
Deaths: 20 people (mostly terrorists).
Loss: Damage to villages and bases in Balochistan
Displacement: Thousands affected.
Arms sale
Iran: Shahd-136 Drone.
Pakistan: JF-17 jets.
Analysis: $ 2 billion weapons sold.
What is the meaning of India?
Regional stability
India-Pakistan: The war increased tension in South Asia. India affected Chabahar Port and Act East Policy.
Cambodia-Thailand: Instability in ASEAN can affect India’s policies.
arms race: Drone, AI and missile demand increased. India should focus on Tejas, Swadeshi Drone and S-400.
Human crisis: Starvation in Gaza and Sudan is a lesson for India. India will have to strengthen disaster management.
