Fatah 1 Missile Pakistan Tensions Rise
The conflict between India and Pakistan has been fueled by a longstanding dispute over Kashmir, with both countries claiming the region. The recent military operation by India has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation, and the international community is urging restraint to prevent a wider conflict.
India's military operation against Pakistan has resulted in multiple loud explosions being heard in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with Pakistani military sources saying five locations were struck, including three in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and two in Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation comes in response to a massacre on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, which India blamed on Pakistan.
The escalation in tensions between the two countries has led to the closure of airspaces to each other's aircraft, with multiple major airlines avoiding Pakistan's airspace. India has claimed that nine sites were targeted in total, including "terrorist infrastructure" in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian air defence system intercepted missile attacks on Delhi, including a Fatah II missile, and loud explosions were heard in Poonch and Pathankot.
The US has expressed concern over the situation, with President Donald Trump calling India's actions "a shame" and urging restraint. Kashmir has been a flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations for decades, with both countries claiming the region in its entirety. The two nuclear-armed rivals have fought three wars over the territory, and tensions have surged in recent years after India's Hindu nationalist government revoked the region's autonomy in 2019.
The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation and increased tensions between India and Pakistan. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging restraint, as the conflict has significant implications for the region and the world at large.