India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates with Cross-Border Military Strikes

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated with both nations exchanging drone strikes, missile attacks, and air raids targeting military bases and civilian areas along their western border. India condemned Pakistan's provocative actions, including attacks on civilian and religious sites such as the Shambhu Temple, and responded with precision strikes on Pakistani military installations like command centers and radar sites, aiming to minimize collateral damage. Pakistan retaliated against Indian air bases including Nur Khan, Murid, and Shorkot, asserting operations such as “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” to counter Indian offensives, while claiming to have destroyed significant Indian defense infrastructure like the S-400 system and missile storage facilities. India denied Pakistani claims of destruction and emphasized measured, responsible responses, maintaining operational readiness but committing to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocates. The Indian army also reported successful destruction of Pakistani armed drones near Amritsar, highlighting ongoing vigilance amid continued cross-border hostilities. Both sides have suffered limited damage, with casualties reported, and the situation remains volatile with the threat of further escalation looming.