Overview

• India paused its strikes after targeting nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK, declaring mission objectives met without escalating into full-scale war.
• The ceasefire has remained in effect since May 10, with both India and Pakistan keeping forces on high alert along their shared border.
• The campaign marked a doctrinal shift toward punitive retaliation against state-supported terrorism and showcased extensive deployment of drones and precision-guided munitions.
• Diplomatic channels are active as New Delhi and Islamabad work to solidify the fragile truce and prevent a renewed outbreak of hostilities.
• Independent analysts led by Damien Symon have systematically debunked Pakistan’s satellite imagery claims, exposing doctored and outdated visuals used in a disinformation campaign.