Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases. Pakistani retaliation underway
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Pakistan reported that India launched missile strikes at three air bases, claiming most were intercepted, and retaliatory operations were initiated. This confrontation is part of escalating tensions following a recent deadly attack in Kashmir attributed to Pakistan by India. Pakistani officials claimed to target Indian missile storage and airbases in response. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both nations to deescalate tensions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a meeting to address the retaliatory actions amid rising military hostilities between the rivals.
This is a provocation of the highest order, and our air force assets remain safe despite Indian missile strikes, according to Pakistani military spokesman.
Tensions have escalated between the nuclear-armed countries following the horrific attack in Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead, leading to escalating military responses.
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