Drone Skirmishes Heighten Indo-Pak Tensions: A Fragile Peace Disrupted

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, tensions between India and Pakistan surged as both nations engaged in cross-border skirmishes involving drones and artillery fire. India's military stated that several 'multiple attacks' were launched by Pakistan across the western border, escalating the ongoing conflict.

These latest developments follow India's military strikes on purported 'terrorist camps' in Pakistan, actions taken in response to the recent deadly attack in Kashmir that India attributed to Islamabad. Since then, both nations have exchanged artillery fire and accusations, resulting in nearly four dozen fatalities.

Amidst pleas from global powers for calm, including a direct appeal from U.S. Vice President JD Vance for de-escalation, the situation remains tense. The history of discord between these nuclear-armed neighbors, rooted deeply in territorial claims over Kashmir, poses a continued threat to regional stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)