In a significant escalation of violence, India launched attacks on Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir, aiming at alleged militant infrastructure following a deadly attack on Hindu tourists. Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian jets and reported civilian casualties from the strikes. The conflict reflects rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides asserting their military actions were defensive. Pakistani officials declared the strikes a blatant act of war, while India defended its actions as measured. The situation underscores persistent instability in the region with potential implications for international relations.
"India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," the Indian defence ministry said in a statement.
"All of these engagements have been done as a defensive measure," Pakistan military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said.
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