Pakistan’s military confirmed that 11 of its armed forces personnel and 40 civilians were killed during a recent four-day military confrontation with India, which involved fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery. The conflict erupted after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which India blamed on Pakistan, a claim Pakistan denied. India launched missile strikes on several Pakistani cities targeting alleged terrorist camps, while Pakistan responded by shooting down five Indian fighter jets and striking multiple Indian military bases. The confrontation resulted in significant casualties and damage on both sides, with Pakistan reporting 78 military personnel and 121 civilians injured.
The intense clashes ended following a ceasefire announcement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Both countries confirmed the cessation of hostilities but warned of swift and decisive responses to any future threats to their sovereignty. The conflict highlighted the fragile security situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors and underscored the ongoing tensions in the Kashmir region, which remain a flashpoint for conflict.