Latest Developments on Indo Pak clashes

India-Pakistan Clashes: Latest Updates

The tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly, with both countries exchanging missile and artillery strikes. Here's what's happening:

Recent Developments

• The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has urged both countries to pursue de-escalation and offered American assistance in initiating dialogue to prevent further escalation.

• Despite Washington's offer to mediate, neither side shows signs of backing down, with Pakistan launching its most aggressive military operation in nearly three decades.

• Indian forces have been actively intercepting Pakistani drones over Jammu, Pathankot, Jaisalmer, Amritsar, with the Indian Army confirming the destruction of several hostile drones.

  
  

Background

• The crisis began with a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, mainly Hindu men.

• India blames Pakistan for the attack and has launched "precision strikes" on terrorist camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

• Pakistan has vowed to retaliate, with its Defense Minister stating that the response has "already started".

  
  

International Response

• US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that the clashes will end "very quickly".

• The international community is closely watching the situation, with concerns about the potential escalation of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors .