India, Pakistan Trade Strikes After Pahalgam Attack

India launched Operation Sindoor, a large-scale, coordinated missile strike involving all branches of its armed forces, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a deadly attack in Pahalgam that killed at least 26 civilians. This marked India's deepest and most extensive cross-border strike since 1971, with targets including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba sites. Indian officials stated the operation was precise and avoided Pakistani military installations, focusing on eliminating terror infrastructure. Pakistan condemned the strikes as aggression, reporting civilian casualties, destruction of mosques, and claiming to have downed Indian jets in retaliation. Both countries exchanged artillery fire along the Line of Control, and Pakistan vowed to respond at a time and place of its choosing. The escalation has prompted international concern, with calls for restraint from the UN Secretary-General amid fears of further conflict.