by In the early hours of May 6, 2025, India initiated “Operation Sindoor,” a series of missile strikes targeting multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian government claims these strikes were aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure allegedly linked to the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. India accuses Pakistan of supporting the attackers, a claim Islamabad denies.The Independent+5Latest news & breaking headlines+5Al Jazeera+5AP News+4Wikipedia+4The Guardian+4
The Strikes: Locations and Impact
According to Indian officials, nine sites were targeted, including areas in Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur. Pakistan’s military reported civilian casualties, including the death of a child in Bahawalpur, and injuries to several others. The Pakistani government condemned the attacks as acts of war and vowed a robust response.Aktuelle Nachrichten | BILD.de+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1AP News+1AP News+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1
Retaliation and Escalation
In retaliation, Pakistan claimed to have shot down two Indian jets and destroyed an Indian brigade headquarters, though the latter’s location remains unspecified. Both countries have engaged in ongoing exchanges of fire across the Line of Control, further intensifying the situation.AP News+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2The Guardian+2The Guardian+1Wikipedia+1
International Response
The international community has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both nuclear-capable nations to exercise maximum restraint to prevent a full-scale conflict. The United States and other global powers have called for de-escalation and dialogue to address the underlying issues.AP News
The Road Ahead
As the situation develops, the world watches closely. The missile strikes mark a significant escalation in the Kashmir conflict, raising fears of a broader regional war. Diplomatic efforts are underway to mediate between the two nations, but the path to peace remains uncertain.
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