Overview

• India's Operation Sindoor struck nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on May 6, described as a preemptive and proportional response to an imminent threat.
• Pakistan responded with artillery fire across the Line of Control and announced a 48-hour closure of its airspace, disrupting flights and diverting routes.
• The Foreign Office, along with US and Australian counterparts, issued 'do not travel' advisories for parts of India and Pakistan, urging citizens to monitor updates and follow local guidance.
• Indian authorities conducted civil defense drills, including power cuts, air raid sirens, and evacuation exercises, to prepare for potential escalations.
• Reports confirmed 26 fatalities and 46 injuries from the strikes, with Pakistan's Prime Minister vowing a 'forceful response' to what he called an act of war.