On Saturday, tensions escalated between India and Pakistan as India’s military reportedly fired missiles at three air bases within Pakistan, with most being intercepted, according to a Pakistani army spokesman. This incident follows a gun massacre in April that India attributes to Pakistan, heightening existing hostilities. Pakistan Television announced retaliatory strikes targeting multiple locations in India but provided no specific details on the targets.
Pakistani army spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif indicated that Pakistan’s air force assets remained safe while noting that some Indian missiles also hit the eastern Punjab region in India. He characterized the missile strikes as a significant provocation. The targeted air bases included Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Jhang. Furthermore, Sharif claimed that some Indian missiles impacted locations in Afghanistan.
India’s military, for its part, reported that drones were engaged in various areas along its border with Pakistan. The army stated that the situation was being closely monitored, with prompt actions taken as required. This escalation follows an attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists. India accused Pakistan of harboring the attackers, an allegation that Pakistan denied.
Recent military operations have seen India conducting airstrikes on alleged militant sites in Pakistan, resulting in claims of civilian casualties. On the other hand, Pakistan asserted it downed five Indian fighter jets during these confrontations. However, the veracity of these claims remains unverified. The growing hostilities between the nuclear-armed nations underscore the fragile peace in the region, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
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