Overview
- India launched missile strikes on nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, citing 'terrorist infrastructure' linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
- Pakistani officials report 26 deaths, including a child, and 38 injuries, while claiming to have downed five Indian fighter jets—claims India disputes.
- Airspace closures and rerouting by major airlines, including United Airlines and Singapore Airlines, have caused significant disruptions to global travel.
- About a dozen Indian airports remain closed, and domestic flights in both India and Pakistan have faced cancellations and delays.
- The UK Foreign Office updated its travel advice, urging Britons to avoid high-risk areas in both India and Pakistan, including regions near the Line of Control.