Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following a recent gun massacre in India-controlled Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead, an attack India attributes to Pakistan. On Saturday, India launched missiles targeting three air bases in Pakistan, but most were intercepted, according to Pakistan’s army spokesman, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif. The bases targeted included Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Murid air base in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Jhang, with some missiles hitting Indian Punjab. Sharif described the missile attacks as a “provocation of the highest order” and claimed that some Indian missiles also fell into Afghanistan.
In retaliation, Pakistan reportedly initiated strikes on multiple locations in India, although specifics were not disclosed. Amid these hostilities, India’s military stated it detected drones over various regions near the border, including Srinagar, and claimed to have engaged them.
The ongoing conflict stems from a complex and longstanding rivalry marked by military confrontations and accusations from both sides. India has accused Pakistan of harboring militants, particularly in the wake of the recent attack in Kashmir. Just days before the missile strikes, India conducted airstrikes on purported militant sites in Pakistan, resulting in civilian casualties, which Pakistan has contested. Each side has presented claims of having thwarted the other’s military efforts, including drone and missile attacks.
As both nuclear-armed nations continue to exchange fire and blame, international concerns over the potential for broader conflict are rising. The situation remains volatile and is being monitored closely by both governments amid ongoing military preparations.
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