Overview
- India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 after reciprocal airstrikes triggered by an April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
- India presented remnants of Chinese-made PL-15 missiles used by Pakistan, marking the first confirmed combat use of this advanced weaponry.
- Pakistan claims to have downed five Indian fighter jets, including Rafales, while India has denied the losses and emphasized its operational successes.
- Chinese-built J-10C fighters and CM-400AKG hypersonic missiles reportedly played a significant role in Pakistan’s strikes, showcasing Beijing’s defense technology.
- The ceasefire, brokered through military channels and claimed by President Trump as a U.S. diplomatic success, has been endorsed by the UN and remains intact as of May 14.