Nigeria, July 24 -- At least 11 civilians, including an eight-year-old boy, and one soldier have been killed as the long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into direct attacks.

Thailand, on Thursday, launched airstrikes against Cambodian military targets along their long-disputed Ta Moan Thom Temple, located in the border area of northwestern Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province.

Following the attack, violence spread to at least six areas along the border, forcing Thailand's military to shut down the crossing between the two countries.

The conflict broke out after a Thai military soldier lost his leg in a land mine explosion, which, according to the country, was planted by Cambodia.

Cambodia, however, has den...