Pakistan Downs Drones, India Launches Airstrikes, Rafale Fighter Jets Claimed
The conflict has raised concerns about regional stability and the potential for further escalation, with both sides refusing to back down. The US and other international powers are urging restraint, but the situation remains volatile, with the potential for further violence and instability in the region.
Pakistan has claimed to have downed 12 Indian drones, calling it a "serious provocation" after Indian strikes in Kashmir, and vowed to retaliate against India, which has launched airstrikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists.
The situation has led to flight disruptions and confusion for travelers, with Pakistan's airspace opening and closing at different times. Pakistan has also claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three French-made Rafale fighters, but India has not commented on the claims. The conflict has escalated after a recent massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India blamed on Pakistan, but Pakistan has denied any involvement.
The US has urged both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate the situation, as the conflict has led to the closure of 21 airports across northern India. The situation remains tense, with both sides exchanging gunfire across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to retaliate against India, and the country's response to the military action will decide whether the two countries find an off-ramp or become locked in an escalating confrontation.
The international community is watching the situation closely, as the conflict between Pakistan and India has the potential to escalate into a full-blown war. The use of French-made Rafale fighter jets by India has added a new dimension to the conflict, and Pakistan's claims of shooting down these jets have raised questions about the effectiveness of India's military strategy.