The situation between India and Pakistan has intensified, with Pakistan's army announcing the downing of 25 Indian military drones. Following these incidents, Indian border towns reported blasts, leading to blackouts in the area. U.S. officials have urged both countries to de-escalate after Indian missile strikes targeting Pakistan. This rise in conflict follows a significant attack in April that left 26 dead, leading to heightened scrutiny and aggressive military responses from both sides. Residents are feeling the effects, with parents sharing emergency preparation tips amid the escalating violence.
"This is a serious, serious provocation," Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary said of the Indian drones in an English-language statement. "It appears that India has apparently lost the plot. Rather than going on a path of rationality, it is further escalating in a highly charged environment."
Authorities announced blackouts along parts of the border, and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken to the Pakistani prime minister and the Indian foreign minister, urging 'immediate de-escalation' by both countries.
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