Pakistan has launched attacks on “multiple targets” across India, according to the media wing of Pakistan’s military.
In a statement, Pakistan said it has unleashed Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos (Solid Wall of Steel) in response to what it calls “continuous provocation” by India.
“Multiple targets in this operation are being engaged all across India,” the statement added.
Reuters said Pakistan has targeted the BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas and airbases in Pathankot and Udhampur.
The news agency has also stated India has launched air operations in Pakistan, quoting an Indian military source.
There has been no independent confirmation of the operations, but it marks the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a deadly attack last month in India-controlled Kashmir.
Most of the 26 civilians killed were Hindu Indian tourists. India blames Pakistan for backing the assault, an accusation Islamabad rejects.
State-run Pakistan television said retaliatory attacks were under way after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan on Friday, although Pakistan insisted most of the missiles had been intercepted.
The G7 group of advanced economies, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and Britain, urged maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan.
“We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome,” a statement issued on Friday said.
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