Tensions between India and Pakistan have dramatically escalated following recent events in the contested Kashmir region. According to reports, India conducted air strikes targeting what it described as "terrorist camps" within Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, citing retaliation for a deadly attack on its side of the Line of Control. The strikes resulted in multiple casualties, including civilians and children, raising significant concerns about regional stability.
Pakistan has confirmed that it shot down at least two Indian aircraft in response, underscoring the severe military confrontation between these two nuclear-armed nations. The incident has amplified fears globally about the potential for a broader conflict, with some commentators expressing concerns about the possibility of a World War III scenario if diplomatic efforts fail.
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Several dead including children as India launches air strikes on 'terrorist camps' inside Pakistan: Islamabad says at least two war planes were shot down with dramatic escalation leaving nuclear-armed states teetering on the brink of war
India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani 'terror camps' in Kashmir, days after it blamed Islamabad for a deadly attack on the Indian side of the contested region.
The long-simmering conflict between the neighboring nuclear powers intensified dramatically overnight.
Fighter jets roared through the skies over the Himalayan territory early Wednesday and the sounds of explosions could be heard near the so-called Line of Control.
'A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed', the Indian government said in a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Indian army added that no Pakistani military facilities had been targeted, noting that India had 'demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution'.
In an X overnight, the Indian army wrote that 'Justice is Served' and 'Jai Hind!!', which translates to 'victory to India'.
Eight people have died including two children, a spokesperson for the Pakistani military told BBC.
At least 35 Pakistanis have been injured, while two people are currently missing.
