The Latest: Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan responds
Reports from state-run Pakistan Television on Saturday indicated that retaliatory strikes were being carried out in response to India’s missile attacks on three air bases inside Pakistan. The specific military targets in India being targeted in the retaliation were not disclosed.
According to the state media, multiple locations in India were under attack as a response to the missile strikes by India on Pakistani air bases, with most of the missiles being intercepted by Pakistan’s army. This escalation stems from a conflict that started following a gun massacre last month, which India blames on Pakistan.
Both Pakistan and India have engaged in military actions, with Pakistan claiming to have targeted Indian military bases and India responding with precision strikes. The situation remains tense with both sides claiming to have effectively countered each other’s actions.
The international community, including the United States and Turkey, has reached out to Pakistan to discuss the escalating situation and urge for de-escalation.
The conflict has led to the closure of airports in Pakistan and heightened security measures in major cities. Blasts and gunfire have been reported in various locations, indicating ongoing hostilities between the two countries.
As the situation unfolds, residents in Pakistan have shown support for their armed forces, while the international community, including the Group of Seven nations, has called for maximum restraint and dialogue to resolve the conflict.
