India Airstrikes Hit Terror Sites in Pakistan, PoK

India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' conducting targeted airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure responsible for attacks on India, including the recent Pahalgam incident that killed 26 tourists. Indian officials stated the strikes were focused and avoided Pakistani military facilities to prevent escalation. Pakistan confirmed missile strikes in three locations, including Punjab and Kashmir, reporting the death of a child and injuries to two civilians, and condemned the action as a 'heinous provocation.' Pakistan vowed to respond at a time of its choosing. The strikes led to power outages in Muzaffarabad, increased military alert along the border, and artillery exchanges in the ceasefire zone. Tensions remain high as both nuclear-armed countries dispute responsibility for the Pahalgam attack and face increased risk of further escalation.