Pakistan-India conflict: what is the latest situation?
Indian Army Targets Pakistan
The Pakistani military said the death toll from Indian missile attacks and clashes along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border between the two countries, has risen to 31 and the number of injured has risen to 57.
Indian Army launches military operation in Pakistan and its annexed Azad Kashmir
India's Press and Information Bureau (PIB) issued an official statement on this. The statement said that the army has launched a military operation against "targets" in Pakistan and its occupied Kashmir.
The report said that 9 areas were targeted, but emphasized that "Pakistani army facilities were not targeted."
It also stated that these steps were taken following the attack in Pahalgam and that "those responsible will be held accountable."
Indian Defense Minister Singh: "Long Live India"
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "Long live India." The Indian army said Pakistani troops had opened fire in the Bhimber Gali region of Jammu and Kashmir, near the Pakistani border.
The statement noted that Pakistan violated the "Ceasefire Agreement" and announced that this action would be "measuredly responded to."
Indian air defenses activated
According to Indian media, unnamed sources said that all air defense units along the India-Pakistan border have been activated "to be ready for any possible threat." They said that the attacks were carried out without entering Pakistani territory.
India used French missiles and bombs
According to NDTV, India used French-developed Hammer guided bombs and Scalp cruise missiles in its attacks on Pakistan. It was also reported that Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir was closed to civilian flights.
PM Modi: Attack named 'Operation Sindoor'
According to ANI News's X page, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was closely monitoring the operation and said that the strikes on 9 targets were "successful." He has named the operation "Operation Sindur," according to NDTV.
Modi called the operation a "moment of pride" at a cabinet meeting, saying, "No mistakes were made. The retaliatory strike was successful." He stressed that the army had carried out its mission with high standards and precision.
For your information, according to the Hindi dictionary, "Sindur" is a red powder applied to the forehead of married Hindu women.
Pakistan's response to Indian attack: 5 aircraft and 1 drone shot down
Geo News reported that Pakistani security sources spoke about the response to the Indian missile attacks. According to them, 5 Indian military aircraft and 1 drone were shot down.
"All Pakistan Air Force aircraft are safe. The Pakistan Armed Forces are giving a befitting reply to the enemy's aggression," the statement said.
Indian Foreign Ministry: "There was an obligation to respond due to threats"
In a statement, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri cited intelligence reports that new attacks were being prepared against the country. "Therefore, there was a need to both deter and deter the threat (in the May 6 clashes)," he said.
Misri said India "exercised its right to retaliate and prevent such cross-border attacks," describing the actions taken as "measured and non-escalating."
According to him, the goal is to "destroy the terrorist infrastructure," with a focus on "eliminating terrorists who could be sent to India."
Misri also said that investigations into the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam have shown that "the attackers may have links to Pakistan."
Modi cancels international visits
India Today reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has postponed his planned visits to Norway, Croatia, and the Netherlands following the attacks.
