India, Pakistan Exchange Drone, Missile Attacks Along Kashmir Border

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated with both countries accusing each other of launching drone and missile attacks along their borders, particularly in Kashmir and the western front. India reported repelling multiple drone strikes and missile attacks from Pakistan targeting military bases near Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, while Pakistan claimed to have shot down numerous Indian drones over major cities including Karachi and Lahore. These exchanges followed India's precise missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which were in retaliation for a deadly terror attack on Indian tourists blamed on Pakistan-backed militants. Pakistan's military, which holds significant power over national security decisions, has pledged to respond at a time and manner of its choosing, maintaining a posture of strong defense amid political and military tensions. Despite heavy accusations and military responses, both sides have so far avoided casualties and significant material damage, even as blackouts and explosions have been reported in affected regions. The ongoing conflict has raised international concerns about a potential escalation in one of the world's most volatile nuclear flashpoints, with calls for restraint from global powers.