India-Pakistan Battle on 7th May 2025: Details and Casualties
On May 7, 2025, India and Pakistan experienced their most severe military confrontation in over two decades, following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists. India blamed Pakistan-based groups for the attack, which Islamabad denied.
Operation Sindoor: Indian Strikes
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India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine sites it described as “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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Indian officials claimed the strikes were focused and aimed to minimize civilian harm, but Pakistan reported that the attacks hit civilian areas, including mosques.
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The most lethal strike occurred in Ahmedpur Sharqia, Punjab, killing at least five people, including a three-year-old girl. Other locations hit included Muridke, Sialkot, Shakargarh, Muzaffarabad, and Kotli.
Pakistani Response
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Pakistan retaliated with missile strikes and cross-border shelling into Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Pakistani officials claimed to have shot down five Indian Air Force jets and a drone, though India did not confirm these losses.
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There were reports of aircraft crashes in Indian Kashmir, but independent verification was lacking.
Casualties and Losses
| Side | Military Losses | Civilian Casualties |
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| Pakistan | Claimed to down 5 Indian jets (not confirmed by India) | 8–26 killed, 35–46 injured (including children, per Pakistani sources) |
| India | 2 confirmed aircraft losses (Pakistan claims unverified) | 7–8 killed, 35–47 injured (from Pakistani shelling in Kashmir) |
Indian strikes reportedly killed between 8 and 26 Pakistani civilians and injured 35 to 46, including at least two children.
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Pakistani retaliatory fire killed 3 Indian civilians in Kashmir, with Indian sources reporting up to 7–8 civilian deaths and 35–47 injuries due to cross-border shelling.
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No confirmed military fatalities on either side, but both nations made conflicting claims about downed aircraft and destroyed facilities.
Broader Impact
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Both countries closed airspace and suspended flights in affected regions.
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Schools in Jammu and Kashmir shut down, and hospitals in Pakistan’s Punjab province were put on high alert5.
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The United Nations and major world powers called for restraint as tensions escalated to levels not seen since the 1971 war.
This confrontation marks a dangerous escalation in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, with both sides suffering civilian losses and making unverified claims about military successes. The situation remains volatile, with the risk of further escalation if diplomatic efforts fail.
