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Chinese MLRS explodes midlaunch as Cambodia soldiers die in Thailand border clash
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Published on 24 April 2026
A live rocket salvo turned into an explosion—video claims
A video circulating online claims a Chinese-made MLRS rocket launcher exploded during a live rocket launch amid an intense Cambodia–Thailand border clash. Reports say eight Cambodian soldiers were killed in the incident. The footage has reignited scrutiny over the weapon’s reliability while raising fears that the blasts could further inflame already volatile cross-border tensions.
- Video reportedly shows a Chinese MLRS exploding midlaunch
- Cambodia says eight soldiers were killed during the border clash
- The incident may fuel concerns about equipment reliability
- Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand are escalating
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