The Pakistan Army officially confirmed that India launched missile attacks against terror facilities within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK). As a reaction, the Pakistan Air Force scrambled fighter aircraft, which caused increased tension in the area.
The strikes occurred late at night and targeted several suspected terror camps, as per Pakistani military sources. There were loud explosions near the Line of Control (LoC), and emergency response units were rushed to the scene.
India has not made any official statement yet, but the strikes are said to be part of "Operation Sindoor," a military operation targeting those responsible for recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) maintained that the Indian missiles targeted non-civilian zones and that aircraft were deployed to counter further threats. There have been no confirmed casualties on their end.
Security experts note that the missile attacks confirm India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, particularly when attacks are led back to cross-border elements. The Indian Armed Forces, according to reports, used precision-guided missiles in order to prevent civilians from being targeted.
This is a grave escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear powers and has captured international attention.
World governments are following the situation closely, calling on both sides to show restraint while acknowledging India's right to defend itself from terrorism.
Further developments are anticipated as both countries examine the consequences of this dramatic armed conflict.
