Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said he was unaware of the specifics on the ground but reiterated that the Indian army had crossed into Chinese territory in several places in recent days and that they should withdraw. Since early May, soldiers have faced off on the border where India says Chinese troops had intruded and set up temporary structures. The Chinese troops had thinned out and left behind the two tents and small observation posts. The Indian party demolished the towers and burnt the tents, the sources said. The satellite images show possible debris from the observation posts on Tuesday morning on a ridge on India's side of the LAC.

Source: International New York Times June 18, 2020 18:13 UTC