7 May 2025

India launches military operation against Pakistan

From Checkpoint, 4:18 pm on 7 May 2025

Earlier on Wednesday, India launched air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir. The targets are the deepest India has hit inside the country since the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. At least eight people, including two children have been reportedly killed. While Pakistan security sources say five Indian fighter jets have been shot down. Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen.