Phnom penh: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have identified nine additional bombing sites in their latest survey conducted on July 31. These include four bomb craters and five sites with unexploded ordnance.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, all of the MK-84 bombs, craters, and unexploded bombs have been confirmed to originate from recent bombardments between July 24 and 28, carried out by the Thai Air Force. H.E. Heng Ratana, Director General of CMAC, stated that the organization maintains a comprehensive database of ordnance used during the Indochina war, provided by the United States, which confirms that no such bombings occurred in the area during that historical conflict.
H.E. Heng Ratana emphasized the necessity of proper documentation for the use of F-16 aircraft and bombs, including flight records and bomb serial numbers. In addition, CMAC is encouraging independent verification in response to the spread of disinformation. 'We invite anyone who questions the origin of these newly identified bombs - including international explosives experts - to visit the sites and examine the evidence firsthand,' he said.