Sat May 10 00:40:51 UTC 2025: ## India and Pakistan Exchange Strikes in Major Military Escalation
**New Delhi/Islamabad, May 10, 2025** – Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply overnight, with both countries claiming to have launched attacks against each other’s military installations. Pakistan alleges that three of its air bases – Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui – were targeted by Indian missiles and drones early Saturday morning, prompting a closure of its airspace until midday. Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, claimed that while several missiles were intercepted, India’s air-to-surface missile attacks represent a dangerous escalation. He stated that Pakistan would retaliate.
Pakistan state media reported that a counter-attack was launched, involving a second night of drone strikes targeting 26 locations across India, from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. The Indian defense ministry countered that these attacks, aimed at vital installations including airports and air bases, were successfully repelled.
Indian defense sources reported that on Thursday evening, Indian air defenses intercepted at least eight Pakistani missiles fired towards Jammu, including near the Jammu airport. The situation remains highly volatile, with both countries on high alert. The events mark a significant intensification of the conflict, raising serious concerns about regional stability.
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