Breaking News: India-Pakistan Tensions Reach Boiling Point
🔥 India Launches Missile Strikes, Pakistan Downs Jets in Retaliation
On May 7, 2025, India launched missile strikes into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab, killing at least 8 civilians and injuring 35, according to Pakistani officials . Pakistan swiftly retaliated, shooting down 5 Indian fighter jets and destroying military installations .
Key Developments:
✅ India’s Attack: Codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” India targeted alleged “terrorist infrastructure” but hit civilian areas, including mosques .
✅ Pakistan’s Response: Downed 5 Indian jets, closed airspace for 48 hours, and declared a national emergency .
✅ Casualties: At least 3 children among the dead in Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad .
Global Reactions:
🌍 UN Chief Guterres urged restraint, calling the situation “deeply concerning” .
🇺🇸 Trump called India’s actions “a shame” but hoped for a quick resolution .
What’s Next?
🔹 Pakistan vows “full retaliation” – more strikes possible.
🔹 India claims “precision strikes” but faces global scrutiny.
🔹 Risk of full-scale war between nuclear-armed neighbors.
💬 My Take:
This is dangerous escalation 😱. Both sides must de-escalate before it spirals into war. Pakistan’s air defense was shockingly effective—India underestimated them!
