Operation Sindoor: Rising Tensions and Escalations Between India and Pakistan
India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday targeting nine sites in Pakistan, claiming they harbored terrorist infrastructure. In retaliation, Pakistan vowed to respond. The conflict has heightened tensions, causing airspace disruptions and civilian casualties, with both countries exchanging fire across the border in Kashmir.
In a significant escalation of hostilities, India launched airstrikes on Wednesday targeting Pakistani sites, an action Pakistan labeled a "blatant act of war." The move follows a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
Coined Operation Sindoor, the Indian strikes aimed at nine locations in Pakistan, accused of harboring terrorist infrastructure. While India claims complete destruction of these sites, Islamabad reports that the strikes hit six locations, including dams and hydropower projects. Pakistani military officials have promised retaliation.
The ensuing conflict saw exchanges of fire across the de-facto border in Kashmir, while airspace disruptions affected airlines across the region. Civilians continue to bear the brunt, with casualties reported on both sides, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors show no signs of abating.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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