The Indian Armed Forces (IAF) has launched missile attacks on Pakistan across three cities with reports of huge explosions.
The IAF struck Pakistan controlled territories and Pakistan has warned they will respond to India’s “cowardly attack” vowing to “respond to this at a time and place of its choosing.”
The head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said, “A total of 24 impacts have been reported by India, with different weapons, in six localities. In these six localities, eight Pakistanis have been killed, 35 have been injured and two are missing, based on our damage assessment.”
He added, “In Ahmedpur East, Subhan mosque was targeted.
“Here, there were four strikes and five innocent Pakistanis were killed, including a three-year-old girl. 31 civilians have been injured, including 25 men and six women.”
New Delhi said that at least nine targets “where terrorist attacks against India have been planned.
“Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistan military facilities have been targeted.”
The statement added, “India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.”
The British government is now advising against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan international border.
A Foreign Office statement said, “On the night of 6 May (UK Time), the Indian Ministry of Defence stated it had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
“In response, there are reports of Pakistani artillery fire across the Line of Control.”
The statement added, “Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority indicated that it was closing Pakistan airspace for at least 48 hours.
“There are reports of flights being diverted. British nationals should contact their airline for up-to-date information.”
The FCDO said they are “continuing to monitor the situation closely” and they are urging British nationals to follow local advice and remain alert.
Labour MP Stella Creasy said, “The world cannot stand by as the conflict spirals and the risk of harm to civilians in the region increases. Restraint by all concerned must be sought and secured.”
