🇮🇳❌🇵🇰India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates with Missile Strikes and Airspace Closures

Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a critical point, marking the most severe military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in nearly three decades.

🇮🇳Indian Missile Strikes on Pakistani Air Bases

Early on May 10, India reportedly launched missile attacks on three Pakistani air bases: Nur Khan near Islamabad, Murid, and Shorkot. Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif, stated that most of the missiles were intercepted and that all Pakistan Air Force assets remained safe. However, some missiles reportedly landed in eastern Punjab, India.

🇵🇰Pakistan’s Retaliatory Strikes: Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos

In response, Pakistan initiated “Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos,” targeting key Indian military installations, including the Pathankot airfield, Udhampur air force base, and a BrahMos missile site. These strikes caused widespread panic, particularly in densely populated areas like Rawalpindi.

❌🛫Airspace Closures and Civilian Impact

Pakistan has closed its airspace to all air traffic, and India has activated parts of its Territorial Army. The escalating conflict has resulted in at least 48 fatalities on both sides.

🌐International Calls for De-escalation

The international community, including the G7 and the United States, has urged both nations to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered mediation support.

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🇮🇳❌🇵🇰#BREAKING (Unconfirmed):

Amid growing tensions and numerous unverified reports, it now appears that the Indian Army has begun a large-scale mobilization toward the Pakistan border.
• Movements reportedly include armored units and military personnel.

• Previous rumors of tank deployments and troop shifts are now being echoed by local observers, though no official confirmation has been issued by Indian defense authorities.

• The situation remains fluid, with heightened alert levels reported in several northern districts.

This development comes on the heels of recent missile exchanges and escalating rhetoric between both nations.

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🇺🇸🇵🇰⚡️Reuters, citing the US State Department: The diplomatic mission in Pakistan is restricting the movement of all its employees and will reassess the situation this evening.

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🇮🇳❌🇵🇰💥The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has released footage confirming the destruction of a pakistan launch pad in the Looni area of Sialkot, Pakistan.

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🇨🇳| 🇵🇰🕊🇮🇳#NEW: China 'strongly' urges India, Pakistan to avoid escalation.

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🇨🇳🗣Reuters, citing the Chinese Foreign Ministry: We express our grave concern over the escalation between India and Pakistan.

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🇵🇰❌🇮🇳Visuals from Lasjan, Srinagar: Parts of a projectile crashed near a cluster of houses this morning after a loud explosion. A narrow escape for residents. Investigation underway.

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🇷🇺❌🇺🇦🕊❓Russia sets condition for ceasefire in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia would agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine only if the United States and European countries halt all arms deliveries to Kyiv.

This declaration comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts and intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine. Moscow insists that Western military support is prolonging the conflict and undermining any chance for peace.

No response yet from Washington or European leaders.

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🇵🇰❌🇮🇳💥❓UNCONFIRMED — Pakistani Sources Claim Strikes on Multiple Indian Military Sites

According to sources aligned with the Pakistani military, a large-scale retaliatory strike was carried out targeting more than 20 Indian military facilities. The following sites were reportedly hit:

1. Beas – BrahMos missile storage site allegedly destroyed.

2. Udhampur Air Base – Claimed destruction of air defense systems and severe damage to the base.

3. Pathankot Air Base – Runway reportedly damaged.

4. Jalandhar Air Base – Hit; damage assessment pending.

5. Gujarat – Multiple air bases allegedly struck.

6. Hisar (near Delhi) – Missile reportedly intercepted; no confirmed impact.

7. Rajasthan – Army installations targeted; extent of damage unclear.

8. Srinagar Air Base – Claimed direct hit with confirmed casualties.

9. Chandigarh – Arms depot reportedly destroyed.

These reports have not been independently verified, and Indian authorities have not issued an official response regarding the extent or confirmation of these attacks.

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🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🛫🇺🇦French President Emmanuel Macron, German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, and UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer are reportedly en route to Kyiv for a high-level visit.

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