Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:43am on 09 May 2025,Friday India Global
On May 9, 2025, Pakistan’s armed forces launched widespread drone and artillery strikes across India’s entire western border, triggering the most intense military confrontation since the 1999 Kargil conflict. The escalation comes after India’s airstrikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan, in retaliation for a deadly attack on Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir. Heavy shelling was reported in border regions like Amritsar, Uri, and Jammu, leading to civilian casualties and mass evacuations. India has enforced blackouts and emergency protocols. The situation has drawn global concern, with the U.S., China, and Saudi Arabia urging restraint and calling for urgent diplomatic resolution. (PC: Reuters)
