Explainer: What has sparked spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan and what is Operation Sindoor?
Briefly

On Wednesday, India conducted military strikes, termed Operation Sindoor, targeting nine sites in Pakistan purportedly linked to terrorist infrastructure involved in orchestrating attacks against India. The strikes are a significant escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan, particularly following a recent deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. In response, Pakistan condemned the action, labeling it a 'blatant act of war.' The situation raises concerns over further deterioration of relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India's military spokesperson claimed that Operation Sindoor specifically targeted nine sites in Pakistan identified as terrorist infrastructure, responsible for orchestrating attacks against Indian interests.
Pakistan denounced India's military action as a 'blatant act of war,' underscoring the significant escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
Read at Irish Independent
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