Overview

• India launched Operation Sindoor on May 6, targeting nine alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
• Pakistan retaliated with artillery strikes and claimed to have downed five Indian aircraft, though India has not confirmed these losses.
• At least 43 civilians have been killed, including 26 in Pakistan and 17 in India, with dozens more injured in the most intense violence between the nuclear-armed neighbors in 20 years.
• Pakistan has vowed further retaliation, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promising to avenge the deaths of its citizens, raising fears of continued escalation.
• The United States, United Nations, China, and other global actors have intensified diplomatic efforts, urging both nations to prioritize dialogue and avoid further conflict.