India's Telegraph to Pakistan: Missile Strikes on Karachi Port
The missile strikes on Karachi port are a significant development in the ongoing conflict, with the Indian Navy targeting key Pakistani naval bases and causing major destruction and panic in Pakistan. The situation remains tense, with both countries engaged in a series of military operations and counter-operations.
The Indian Navy has launched missile strikes on Karachi port, causing significant destruction and panic in Pakistan, marking the first time since 1971 that the Indian Navy has opened a front against Pakistan. The strikes are reportedly targeting key Pakistani naval bases, with explosions heard in the southern city of Karachi.
This development comes after a series of events, including a terror attack in Pahalgam, which led to India launching Operation Sindoor, striking nine locations in Pakistan. Pakistan responded with unsuccessful targeting of installations in 15 locations in India, prompting India to target Pakistan's air defense systems, resulting in the destruction of at least one system in Lahore.
The situation escalated further with Pakistan launching missiles and drones, which were neutralized by India's air defense system. India's air defense systems successfully intercepted all missiles, and military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles, which were neutralized using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
The Indian Navy's operation follows a history of launching daring naval strikes on Karachi, including Operation Trident in 1971, which sank two Pakistani destroyers and damaged the Karachi oil storage facility. India has also targeted terror camps and military installations in Pakistan in recent days, and has activated its air defense system to shoot down drones and missiles directed at vital installations.
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have raised concerns about the escalating conflict, with both countries issuing notifications for simultaneous naval firing exercises in the Arabian Sea. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reiterated that the country's response was precise, measured, and calibrated, and that Pakistan had begun the escalation with the terror attack in Pahalgam.