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The ceasefire signed by the two countries' defense ministers says both countries have agreed to halt their artillery attacks and rocket barrages and air attacks by Thai fighter jets on Cambodian targets.

The two countries have been involved in fierce combat for weeks that began in July, then reignited earlier this month.

Hundreds of thousands on both sides have been displaced by the fighting, prompted by an early French colonial map, Cambodia's then-ruler, that's been disputed by the Thai side.

The 72-hour lull is dependent on both sides honoring the ceasefire.

For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

The ceasefire signed by the two countries' defense ministers says both countries have agreed to halt their artillery attacks and rocket barrages and air attacks by Thai fighter jets on Cambodian targets.

The two countries have been involved in fierce combat for weeks that began in July, then reignited earlier this month.

Hundreds of thousands on both sides have been displaced by the fighting, prompted by an early French colonial map, Cambodia's then ruler, that's been disputed by the Thai side.

The 72-hour lull is dependent on both sides honoring the ceasefire.

For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

In his post on Truth Social, President Trump said he'd spoken to the leaders of both countries and that both had agreed to, quote, cease all shooting.

But Thai Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri told reporters that clashes had continued across seven border provinces on Saturday, with Cambodia using heavy weapons, forcing Thailand to retaliate.

and Cambodia's Information Ministry accused Thai forces of targeting bridges and other infrastructure overnight.

Thai Prime Minister Anitin Chanvirakun posted on Facebook that Thailand will continue its military action until there are, quote, no more threats to our land and people.

For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Bangkok.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anitin Chhanvirakun posted on social media this morning that Thailand will continue its military action until there are, in his words, no more threats to our land and people.

The Thai military says clashes are continuing across seven border provinces after Cambodia used heavy weapons overnight, forcing Thailand to retaliate.

Cambodia's information ministry accused Thai forces of targeting bridges and other infrastructure.

Neither side's claims could be independently verified.