Security was tightened around a military base in southwestern Cambodia following a massive explosion that claimed the lives of 20 soldiers, injured several others, and caused damage to nearby residences. The incident occurred in Chbar Mon district of Kompong Speu province, with the cause of the explosion still under investigation.
Witnesses described the explosion as extremely loud, with one villager mentioning that it caused his house to shake and damaged the roof. Several buildings on the base were severely impacted, with roofs blown off and military vehicles damaged. Additionally, 25 villagers' homes suffered damage from the blast.
