At least five Thai security personnel were killed and six civilians, including children, wounded in a terror attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand, this morning, according to Thai authorities. About ten gunmen in black, using a truck, pickup, and motorcycles, stole military weapons from the scene and fled. Security forces have launched a widespread manhunt; no group has claimed responsibility.
This morning's attack in Narathiwat is the latest in a long-running ethnic conflict in southern Thailand, where Muslim separatist groups have been active for years. As The Zioneer reported at 09:05, the coordinated assault involved approximately ten gunmen in black who targeted a security checkpoint. Thai authorities have confirmed that the attackers stole military-grade weapons and fled the scene. Security forces are now conducting a major manhunt. No group has claimed responsibility, and no Israeli casualties have been reported.
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