Five soldiers were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province, one day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Five soldiers were killed in the attack, according to Al Jazeera.
- The assault took place at a checkpoint in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand.
- The attack came a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province.
- A police officer was wounded in the earlier car bombing.
- No details on the circumstances of the attack or those responsible have been reported.
Five soldiers have been killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat, according to Al Jazeera.
The assault occurred a day after a car bombing in another part of the same province, which wounded a police officer, the outlet reported.
No further details on the circumstances of the checkpoint attack or the identities of those responsible were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The reported killing of five soldiers marks a significant loss of life among security forces in southern Thailand, though details remain limited and the circumstances and those responsible have not yet been established.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the attack take place?
The attack took place at a checkpoint in Narathiwat province in southern Thailand, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed?
Five soldiers were killed in the checkpoint attack.
Was there another attack nearby?
Yes. According to Al Jazeera, a car bombing elsewhere in the province a day earlier wounded a police officer.
Timeline
- Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Al Jazeera: The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.