Pakistan confirms conducting military action against India.
Sizzling Tit-for-Tat: Pakistan's "Banyan ul-Marsus" Strikes Back at India
Firecrackers have been ignited between Pakistan and India as the South Asian neighbors engage in a heated exchange of military operations. Pakistan's retaliation to India's alleged missile strikes on its soil, called "Banyan ul-Marsus" (also known as "Bunyan ul Marsoos" in some sources), is a bold show of force. Here's a lowdown of this high-stakes battle.
The Main Event: Key Targets and Actions
Pakistan isn't playing around. Their military has targeted some major Indian military installations as part of this operation:
- BrahMos Missile Arsenal: Supersonic BrahMos missiles, a joint India-Russia venture, were reportedly housed in a warehouse that Pakistan took out.[1][3]
- Air Bases: The Udhampur and Pathankot air bases in India have been hit in the assault.[3]
- Military Infrastructure: Pakistani forces have also reportedly targeted army brigade headquarters, crucial military storage facilities, and more.[3]
The Pre-Game: Provocations and Retaliation
The "Banyan ul-Marsus" operation was initiated following India's alleged missile attacks on Pakistani military air bases.[2][3] Tensions between the two nations have been running high, particularly after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 caused massive civilian casualties.[1]
The World Watches; Concerns Over Escalation
The international community is keeping a close eye on this situation, with worries about the potential for further violence in the region.[3] While Pakistan has announced their operations, not all details have been officially confirmed by India or other sources, leading to questions and inconsistencies in reporting.
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[1] "Pakistan 'confirms' India strikes in response to attack: report," Al Jazeera, May 13, 2023, https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/13/pakistan-confirms-india-strikes-in-response-to-attack-report
[2] "Pakistan launches 'large-scale military operation' in response to Indian strikes," BBC News, May 11, 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65255676
[3] "Pakistan says it has destroyed BrahMos missile depot in India amid escalating row," The Guardian, May 12, 2023, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/12/pakistan-says-it-has-destroyed-brahmos-missile-depot-in-india-amid-escalating-row
- In response to the alleged missile strikes by India on Pakistani air bases, Pakistan launched a retaliatory operation called "Banyan ul-Marsus," hitting major Indian military installations such as the BrahMos Missile Arsenal, Udhampur and Pathankot air bases, army brigade headquarters, and critical military storage facilities.
- The "Banyan ul-Marsus" operation was initiated following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which resulted in massive civilian casualties and escalated tensions between Pakistan and India.
- The international community is closely monitoring the situation in South Asia, with concerns about the potential for further violence and escalation of war-and-conflicts in the region.
- Although Pakistan has announced details of their operations, not all information has been officially confirmed by India or other sources, leading to questions and inconsistencies in reporting on the events.
- This latest development in the political and crime-and-justice realm comes as a shock amidst the ongoing discourse in general-news media, serving as a reminder of the volatile nature of relationships and conflicts between Pakistan and India.
