Pakistan decries ‘act of war’ after India claims to target ‘terror camps’ with airstrikes
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Pakistan says it will retaliate to India’s ‘act of war’ airstrikes
- India launched airstrikes within Pakistan territory, claiming to target terrorist camps in response to a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir.
- Pakistan condemned the strikes as an "act of War" and vowed to retaliate, stating they shot down Indian aircraft. The strikes killed 31 people in Pakistan, including women and children.
- The incident marks the first attack on Pakistan's most populous province since the two countries last engaged in War and significantly escalates tensions between the nuclear-armed nations.
- Kashmir, a region claimed by both countries, remains the focal point of the conflict. International concern is mounting, with calls for de-escalation and dialogue.
- The airstrikes caused widespread flight cancellations and diversions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe as airlines rerouted to avoid Pakistani airspace.