What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Summary
India launched military strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to a militant attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepali national in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Indian government stated these strikes targeted terrorist locations, while Pakistan called the strikes unprovoked aggression and reported civilian casualties.Key Facts
- India named the military strikes "Operation Sindoor" and said the aim was to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack accountable.
- The attack in question resulted in 26 deaths, with 25 victims being Indian and one Nepali.
- India stated that the strikes targeted "terrorist infrastructure" and did not hit Pakistani military sites.
- Pakistan reported that the strikes hit civilian areas and resulted in the deaths of seven people, including two children.
- Both India and Pakistan have taken retaliatory steps including expelling diplomats and closing border crossings.
- The region of Kashmir is a point of conflict between India and Pakistan, with both countries claiming it in full but administering it in parts.
- Tensions between the two nations have been high following the attack, reminiscent of situations after earlier attacks like the Pulwama incident in 2019.
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