Following alleged Indian missile strikes on three Pakistani air bases, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes on multiple targets across India, utilizing Fateh missiles to hit over 25 military sites. These strikes reportedly targeted airbases and weapons depots in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan’s military subsequently called for dialogue and de-escalation, despite the significant escalation of the conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. The G7 nations have urged both countries to exercise maximum restraint and pursue peaceful resolutions through direct dialogue.
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Following Indian missile strikes on Pakistani territory, Pakistan claimed that Chinese J-10C jets assisted in repelling the attack, a claim the Chinese foreign ministry denied. The ministry stated unfamiliarity with the matter, despite China being Pakistan’s largest arms supplier. This response contrasts sharply with Pakistan’s assertion of Chinese involvement and prior notification to Beijing. China ultimately reiterated its call for de-escalation between India and Pakistan.
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Following the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In response to Pakistan’s subsequent military action, Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra stated that India is at war with terrorism, not Pakistan, emphasizing Pakistan’s support for these terrorist organizations. Kwatra highlighted the brutality of the attack and India’s measured response to provocation. India’s actions were presented as a justifiable response to the massacre and a commitment to holding the perpetrators accountable.
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On the night of May 8-9, Pakistan launched a cross-border drone attack on India, utilizing an estimated 300-400 Turkish-made Asisguard Songar drones. These drones, reportedly using civilian aircraft as cover, targeted 36 Indian locations, including religious sites. Indian forces successfully intercepted and shot down the drones, with forensic analysis currently underway on recovered debris. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Armed Forces confirmed the attack and subsequent defensive actions.
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Vice President Vance stated that the US will not directly intervene in the India-Pakistan conflict, deeming it outside the scope of American interests. While the US will pursue diplomatic solutions to encourage de-escalation, direct military intervention is considered impractical and inappropriate. Despite this stance, President Trump expressed a willingness to assist in ending the conflict, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positive relationships with both nations. The current situation involves escalating cross-border attacks and counterattacks, raising concerns about a broader regional war.
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Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jet, according to US officials, successfully engaged in combat, resulting in the downing of two Indian fighter aircraft. This surprising development underscores China’s growing military capabilities and challenges previous assumptions about the relative technological strength of various global air forces.
The confirmation of this event, despite conflicting narratives circulating online and in some news outlets, is significant. The fact that US officials are corroborating this account lends considerable weight to the claim, suggesting a level of certainty beyond simple speculation. The downing of these aircraft indicates a substantial technological leap for Pakistan’s air force and its Chinese-supplied equipment, which has been consistently portrayed as ‘inferior’ in some quarters.… Continue reading
Following multiple Pakistani missile and drone attacks targeting Jammu and Rajasthan, India’s air defense systems, including S-400 and Akash platforms, successfully neutralized at least eight incoming threats. A Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, launched from Sargodha airbase and attempting to strike Jammu Airport, was subsequently shot down by Indian forces. These actions prevented significant damage to infrastructure and casualties. The incident represents a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Following Indian missile strikes targeting nine Pakistani terror camps, Pakistan reported a series of subsequent drone attacks across multiple locations, including Karachi and Lahore, resulting in injuries to four troops near Lahore. The Pakistani military attributed these attacks to Indian-launched Israeli Harop drones, claiming ongoing operations and significant retaliatory actions by Indian forces against Pakistani military and air defense targets. These actions, in response to a prior terror attack, further escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The Indian defense ministry confirmed its response involved neutralizing Pakistani air defenses.
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Following India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on multiple Indian military targets. These attacks were successfully neutralized by Indian air defense systems, including S-400s. In retaliation, India launched precision strikes targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists. Simultaneously, Pakistan intensified unprovoked firing across the Line of Control, resulting in civilian casualties, prompting a retaliatory response from India.
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Following an Indian drone attack on a military site near Lahore, injuring Pakistani soldiers, the U.S. State Department issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens in Pakistan. The Consulate General in Lahore instructed its personnel to shelter in place, while advising citizens to evacuate conflict zones if safe or shelter-in-place otherwise. India claimed the attack targeted Pakistani air defense systems in retaliation for earlier attacks, while Pakistan reported shooting down multiple drones. This incident significantly escalates tensions between India and Pakistan, raising concerns of wider conflict.
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