Overview

• In response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
• The strikes focused on key strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Muridke, along with other camps in Kotli and Muzaffarabad.
• India emphasized that the operation was measured, avoiding Pakistani military targets, and conducted entirely from Indian airspace to prevent escalation.
• Pakistan confirmed the strikes, described them as an act of war, and vowed retaliation, with artillery exchanges reported along the Line of Control (LoC).
• India has briefed international partners, including the US, UK, and Russia, on the operation, seeking diplomatic support while maintaining a focus on counter-terrorism accountability.