Cliff Notes
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Pakistan’s military has initiated Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos in response to alleged provocations from India, targeting several sites across India including missile storage facilities.
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Reports indicate that India is conducting air operations in retaliation, amidst a backdrop of escalating tension following a recent deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- The G7 has called for immediate de-escalation and urged both nations to engage in dialogue to prevent further conflict.
Pakistan launches ‘military operation’ against India | World News
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Pakistan has launched attacks on “multiple targets” across India, according to the media wing of Pakistan’s military.
In a statement, Pakistan said it has unleashed Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos (Solid Wall of Steel) in response to what it calls “continuous provocation” by India.
“Multiple targets in this operation are being engaged all across India,” the statement added.
Reuters said Pakistan has targeted the BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas and airbases in Pathankot and Udhampur.
The news agency said loud explosions were heard in Indian-controlled Kashmir, in the disputed region’s two big cities of Srinagar and Jammu, and the garrison town of Udhampur.
An Indian military source told Reuters that India has also launched air operations in Pakistan, although no further details were given.
Pakistan’s military posted footage on X showing missiles being fired from what appeared to be a mobile launcher.
The operations mark the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a deadly attack last month in India-controlled Kashmir.
Most of the 26 civilians killed were Hindu Indian tourists. India blames Pakistan for backing the assault, an accusation Islamabad rejects.
State-run Pakistan television said retaliatory attacks were under way after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan on Friday, although Pakistan insisted most of the missiles had been intercepted.
The G7 group of advanced economies, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and Britain, urged maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan.
“We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome,” a statement issued on Friday said.
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