Two Nuclear Powers closer to major conflict

India Launches Missile Strikes Against Pakistan

Tensions between two nuclear powers escalated early Wednesday morning as India launched missile strikes on multiple locations in a Pakistan-controlled territory, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, according to Pakistani security officials.

India said the "precision strike" targeted infrastructure used by militants, following last month's deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan-backed militants—an allegation Islamabad denies.

India's Defense Ministry said in a statement that at least nine locations had been targeted, describing them as "sites where terrorist attacks against India have been planned." Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry said that Indian forces carried out the missile strikes while remaining within Indian airspace.

Just over two weeks ago, militants opened fire on a group of tourists in the India-controlled portion of Kashmir, with 26 people killed. India blamed Pakistan for the attack, which leaders there denied.

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