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Pakistan accuses India of strikes on airbases, vows retaliation | |
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Islamabad has vowed retaliation after New Delhi struck multiple “terrorist targets” on its territory and Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir | Islamabad has vowed retaliation after New Delhi struck multiple “terrorist targets” on its territory and Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir |
India has launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting what it calls “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan and the Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir, in retaliation for a deadly terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley. | India has launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting what it calls “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan and the Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir, in retaliation for a deadly terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley. |
New Delhi said the strikes were directed at “terrorist camps” and not the Pakistani armed forces or civilians. “Our actions have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature,” the Indian government said, noting it“has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution.” | New Delhi said the strikes were directed at “terrorist camps” and not the Pakistani armed forces or civilians. “Our actions have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature,” the Indian government said, noting it“has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution.” |
Islamabad has condemned the strikes as a “heinous provocation” and vowed retaliation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan “has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India.” | Islamabad has condemned the strikes as a “heinous provocation” and vowed retaliation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan “has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India.” |
Since the Indian strikes, Islamabad has responded with shelling across the Line of Control, the de facto border between the countries in Kashmir. The cross-border fire has resulted in 16 civilian deaths, according to the Indian government. | Since the Indian strikes, Islamabad has responded with shelling across the Line of Control, the de facto border between the countries in Kashmir. The cross-border fire has resulted in 16 civilian deaths, according to the Indian government. |
India and Pakistan also traded accusations of drone attacks, with both sides claiming to have taken down unmanned aerial vehicles. | India and Pakistan also traded accusations of drone attacks, with both sides claiming to have taken down unmanned aerial vehicles. |
The ongoing “Operation Sindoor” follows the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley, which left 26 civilians dead. India has held Pakistan indirectly responsible, alleging cross-border militant involvement. Islamabad has vehemently denied that it had any role in the attack and has called for an impartial probe. | The ongoing “Operation Sindoor” follows the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley, which left 26 civilians dead. India has held Pakistan indirectly responsible, alleging cross-border militant involvement. Islamabad has vehemently denied that it had any role in the attack and has called for an impartial probe. |