Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan as India has launched a military operation targeting several regions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
The BBC has shared footage capturing the sounds of explosions near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Witnesses have reported that power outages have affected the area, which is believed to have been caused by the military strikes.
Details of the Operation
The Indian Ministry of Defense confirmed that nine locations in the Kashmir region were targeted. India has stated that the operation is a direct response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam last month, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indian nationals and a Nepalese citizen.
“These actions are a response to the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam,” said an official statement from the Indian Ministry of Defense.
Pakistan’s Response
In reaction to the airstrikes, the Pakistani military has confirmed that at least three locations were struck by rockets. Pakistani officials have vowed to retaliate against these acts of aggression.
The ongoing conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations has raised global concerns, particularly as both sides have historical grievances related to the Kashmir region.
Global Reactions and Impact
As of now, the international community is closely monitoring the situation, with calls for de-escalation and dialogue. The ongoing violence is further complicating the fragile security situation in the region.
