Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 01:37pm on 12 May 2025,Monday India Global
India's Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, targeted alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Indian tourists. The 23-minute operation involved Rafale jets deploying SCALP missiles and Hammer bombs across nine sites, including Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad. India reported eliminating over 100 militants, including key Jaish-e-Mohammed figures. Pakistan condemned the strikes as acts of war, claiming to down multiple Indian aircraft. Subsequent exchanges included drone and missile strikes from both sides, with India utilizing its S-400 defense system. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire was established on May 10, though tensions persist. India expressed concerns over Pakistan's use of Chinese and Turkish-made weapons, highlighting regional security complexities. (PC: Fortune India)
