Pakistan Confirms 31 Killed in Indian Air Strikes, Calls for Retaliation

India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' conducting missile and air strikes on nine alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi blamed on cross-border militants. The strikes resulted in at least 31 civilian deaths and over 57 injuries in Pakistan, including women and children, with Pakistani officials reporting that mosques and civilian neighborhoods were hit. India described its actions as focused and non-escalatory, claiming no Pakistani military installations were targeted and asserting its right to pre-empt further attacks. Pakistan strongly condemned the strikes as an unprovoked act of war, reserving the right to retaliate and claiming, without provided evidence, to have downed five Indian jets in response. International leaders, including the UN and U.S. President Donald Trump, expressed concern and urged both countries to de-escalate, warning of the potential for further violence. Both sides continue to exchange fire along the border, with civilians bearing the brunt of ongoing hostilities.