India and Pakistan Exchange Missile Strikes: Blackouts and Rising Tensions

India-Pakistan Border Clash: Missile Exchange and Blackouts Rock the Region Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following an overnight exchange of missile strikes. The conflict, which has simmered for over 80 years, saw a significant surge in violence on April 22nd when militants attacked tourists in the disputed region of Kashmir. The incident resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. "The situation is extremely tense," said a local resident in the affected region, speaking on condition of anonymity. "We are living in fear." Reports indicate that several Indian cities experienced complete blackouts following the missile strikes. The Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed the attacks and reported that its air defense units successfully responded by intercepting and neutralizing multiple hostile drones launched from Pakistan. The Ministry described Pakistan's actions as a "blatant attempt to violate India's sovereignty." This recent escalation marks a dangerous turn in the long-standing conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. International concern is growing as the situation remains highly volatile.