Two nuclear powers have begun missile strikes on each other’s territory. On the night of May 7, India launched missile strikes on the territory of Pakistan and areas of Kashmir controlled by Pakistani authorities. The Indian authorities stated that the targets were locations where militants were based, “from where terrorist attacks against India were planned […]
Two nuclear powers have begun missile strikes on each other’s territory.
On the night of May 7, India launched missile strikes on the territory of Pakistan and areas of Kashmir controlled by Pakistani authorities.
The Indian authorities stated that the targets were locations where militants were based, “from where terrorist attacks against India were planned and directed.”
However, Pakistani authorities claimed that India struck areas with civilian populations. As a result, according to the Pakistani Ministry of Defense, at least 26 civilians were killed and another 46 were injured.
In response, the Pakistani armed forces targeted the headquarters of an Indian army brigade. According to the Ministry of Defense, Pakistan shot down five Indian combat aircraft, including three French Rafale fighters and two Russian planes, the Su-30MKI and MiG-29. India has not commented on this so far.
India stated that the Pakistani army opened artillery fire along the Line of Control in Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 10 people in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, with another 48 injured.
On April 22, armed individuals opened fire on a group of tourists in Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan and is under the control of New Delhi. According to Indian police, 26 people were killed and another 17 were injured as a result.