Overview

• Afghanistan's Defence Ministry categorically denied Pakistan's assertion that Indian missile strikes extended into Afghan territory, calling the claims baseless.
• Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri labeled Pakistan's allegations as ludicrous and accused Islamabad of spreading misinformation to deflect from its own actions.
• The Afghan Foreign Ministry expressed concern over escalating India-Pakistan tensions and reaffirmed its call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes.
• India launched Operation Sindoor on May 6, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
• A US-brokered ceasefire remains in place as regional and international actors warn of the potential for rapid escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.