Pakistan armed forces launch multiple attacks along India's entire western border, Indian Army says - Reuters

Pakistan armed forces launch multiple attacks along India's entire western border, Indian Army says - Reuters

Pakistan armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along India's entire western border on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, according to the Indian Army. The Indian Army stated that these attacks were effectively repulsed. The drone attacks were part of a broader offensive that involved multiple Indian military installations, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Bhuj [2].

In response to these attacks, India conducted targeted airstrikes, neutralising Pakistani military systems and avoiding civilian casualties. This retaliation was part of 'Operation Sindoor,' with Indian forces targeting air defence radars and related systems at several Pakistani locations on Thursday morning [2]. The Indian government confirmed that the overnight escalation and civilian casualties prompted Thursday's retaliatory action [2].

The Pakistani offensive involved drones and missiles, which were thwarted by India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. Debris from the interceptions is being collected across affected regions as evidence of the attacks [2].

In addition to the aerial strikes, Pakistan escalated cross-border hostilities, intensifying unprovoked mortar and heavy artillery fire along the Line of Control (LoC). The sectors impacted include Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir [2]. The Indian government confirmed the death of 16 civilians, including three women and five children, in the Pakistani shelling [2].

Despite the hostilities, Indian authorities reiterated their stance on avoiding further escalation. "The Armed Forces remain committed to non-escalation — provided it is respected by the Pakistani military," the Ministry added [2].

The Indian Army's statement emphasized that the drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and that the Indian response was measured and focused on military assets, avoiding civilian casualties [1].

The latest developments underscore the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, with both countries maintaining a stance of non-escalation while responding to provocations. The markets are closely monitoring the situation, as geopolitical tensions can have significant implications for regional and global financial stability.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Pakistan-armed-forces-launch-multiple-attacks-along-India-s-entire-western-border-Indian-Army-says-49886402/
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-terror-attack-air-defence-system-lahore-125050800794_1.html