According to two satellite images released by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an inflatable boat repair facility at Cambodia Yunlang Naval Base (Ream base), funded by the United States, will be built in October 2020. It still stood inside the base on 1st, but on 4th November, the facility had disappeared from the satellite image. Comparison of satellite photos of the second demolition of
According to reports, in response to the successive demolition of U.S.-funded military facilities, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Duban emphasized that these demolition facilities are too small to satisfy Cambodia’s ability to strengthen its national defense. In response to the needs of development, the government decided to rebuild. "This is to build better facilities to meet demand and has nothing to do with other issues." Z1z
Diban also emphasized that the demolition of the above-mentioned military facilities is an internal affair of Cambodia and has nothing to do with the development of relations between Cambodia and foreign countries, and the government does not need to inform in advance. U.S. Embassy in Cambodia. "This is just a small matter and will not affect our relationship with any country." Z1z
previously spokesperson for the US Embassy in Cambodia, Chad Roedemeier, said: "Without prior notice or explanation We are disappointed that the Cambodian military dismantled another maritime security facility funded by the United States.” According to previous media reports, in October, Cambodia also demolished Yunlang Naval Base without informing the United States. The "tactical headquarters" inside the building was also funded by the United States. The Pentagon once expressed “concern” about this move and asked the Cambodian government to explain. Comparison of satellite photos of the first demolition of
According to the previous statement on Twitter by the Cambodian Prime Minister’s Office, the “tactical headquarters” was demolished for renovation, and related facilities were built three years ago.
The Cambodian National Maritime Safety Committee clarified that the headquarters is only a temporary building and the relocation work began as early as 2017. The committee pointed out that this tactical headquarters is too small and lacks docking facilities, which results in limited capabilities for training and other activities. Therefore, the Cambodian side decided to build a larger facility in a new location. This will not change the existing functions of the "tactical command" and the partnership between Cambodia and foreign countries.
