Echoes of War: The Day India and Pakistan Shook the Skies

Islamabad, Pakistan: Tensions between India and Pakistan hit dangerous new heights Saturday, May 10, when both countries launched missiles at each other's military bases. This represents a further escalation, taking this conflict more beyond Kashmir into a generic warzone.Cross-Border Tensions

Pakistan launched "Operation Bunyan Marsoos" in response to the continued Indian attacks.

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What Happened on May 10?

Pakistan's Claim:

Pakistan claims Indian territory was attacked for the fourth night in a row by:

Sending drones

Firing ballistic missiles at three key airbases

Target Pakistani Airbases:

Nur Khan Airbase (Rawalpindi) - A major base used for training and transport.

Murid Airbase (Chakwal) - Very important for air defence.

Rafiqui Airbase (Shorkot) - Fighter jets are based here.Missile Strikes

Pakistan's Response:

Pakistan claims it launched missile strikes on at least six Indian military bases:

Udhampur - Headquarters of Indian Army Northern Command.

Pathankot - Major airbase in Punjab.

Drangyari - Artillery base in Jammu and Kashmir.

Uri - Army depot; had been attacked in 2016 before.

Nagrota - Storage for Brahmos missiles.

Beas - Another storage site for Brahmos.

Adampur - Having S-400 missile defence.

Bhuj - Important airbase in the home state of Indian PM Modi.

What Did India Say?

The Indian officials declared Pakistan as the aggressor, accusing:

Pakistan used drones, long-range missiles, and fighter jets against military and civilian targets.

The Indians reacted by shooting down missiles and drones but admitted to limited damages to bases like Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, and Bhuj.

India denied any major damage and released photos to substantiate its claims.

According to India, Pakistani missiles killed at least 5 persons.

Worldwide Response:

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio talked with both:

General Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief

S. Jaishankar, Indian foreign minister

He called on both countries to de-escalate and offered U.S. assistance for peace talks.

How Did All This Begin?

Fights broke out after the Pahalgam attacks, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on 22 April, where:

26 civilians were killed, most of them non-Muslims

India blamed Pakistan-backed groups

Pakistan denied involvement and asked for a neutral inquiry

In retaliation, India launched air strikes on 7 May, claiming to have killed 100 terrorists. Pakistan, however, said that these attacks killed 33 civilians, including children, with no militants present, in denial.

Drones Take Center Stage

On May 9 and 10, both sides commenced the use of drones and loitering munitions:

India says it struck cities like Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi

Pakistan denies using drones and says India’s accusations are false

Pakistan’s military warned that it would respond at a time of its choosing — which came on May 10.

Operation Bunyan Marsoos What is the meaning of “Operation Bunyan Marsoos”?

It’s named after the Quran and translates to:

“Lead made to a construction” – the unity, strength and discipline in battle.

Pakistan views it as a sign of its ability and desire to defend itself.South Asia Conflict

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What’s Next?

Analysts are warning that this conflict could escalate into all-out war:

India says it’s open to peace so long as Pakistan agrees to stop too.

Analysts believe the intensity of Pakistan’s response shows that it could not afford to remain silent after the Indian strikes.

Each side has now mapped the other’s defences and so the next round of attacks will be more targeted — and possibly more dangerous.

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