On May 10, 2025, Pakistan launched a significant military operation named Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, targeting key Indian military installations, including BrahMos missile storage sites and airbases in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. This action was in retaliation for Indian missile and drone strikes that had occurred since May 7.
Background of the Escalation
The immediate trigger for this escalation was a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Hindu tourists. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups and responded with airstrikes on alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. In turn, Pakistan accused India of targeting its military bases with missiles, prompting the launch of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.
