Explosions Hit Srinagar, Pakistani Air Bases Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

On May 10, multiple powerful explosions were reported in the Kashmir region and in Pakistan amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan. In Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, blasts were heard near the airport and army headquarters, causing panic, power outages, and sirens, with security forces cordoning off the area but no official confirmation yet on causes or casualties. Earlier in the day, India thwarted drone attacks by Pakistan, further heightening the conflict. Simultaneously, Pakistan experienced blasts at three critical air force installations, including the Nur Khan Air Base near Islamabad, Murid Air Base, and Rafiqui Air Base, causing the closure of Pakistani airspace to civilian flights and significant damage visible in media reports. These Pakistani bases are strategic military hubs housing fighter jets, drones, and other combat aircraft, making the attacks significant in the ongoing conflict. The Indian military had planned a press conference on the situation but postponed it, and the situation remains tense with ongoing military activities on both sides.