New Delhi, India – On May 7, India launched missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, claiming to target “terrorist infrastructure” following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that killed 26. Pakistan reported civilian casualties and alleged that its air force downed Indian jets, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Analysts caution that these attacks, the most extensive since 1971, risk igniting a broader conflict while bolstering Indian Prime Minister Modi’s image domestically amid increased pressure for a robust military response.
