On May 7, the long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan entered a dangerous new phase. According to sources in the region, the Indian Air Force launched airstrikes on Pakistani border areas, prompting an immediate response from Islamabad. Pakistani air defenses reported shooting down two Indian fighter jets that allegedly violated Pakistani airspace.
Later the same day, Pakistani forces launched a retaliatory strike on a military target in India, located in the disputed Kashmir region. During the aerial engagement, a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet was also shot down. India confirmed the incident, stating the aircraft had entered its airspace and was neutralized by air defense systems. The pilot was reportedly taken into custody.
In the wake of this rapid escalation, a senior Pakistani official warned that Islamabad “reserves the right to use any type of weapon, including nuclear arms,” should Indian aggression continue. The threat sparked immediate concern among the international community and renewed calls for an urgent ceasefire.
The crisis between the two nuclear-armed nations has reignited, accompanied by mutual accusations, artillery exchanges, and full military mobilization on both sides. India and Pakistan have raised their armed forces to the highest alert level. Global leaders are urging restraint and a return to diplomatic dialogue before the situation spirals further out of control.
