Balakot airstrike

The Balakot airstrike occurred on February 26, 2019, when the Indian Air Force conducted airstrikes on a militant training camp in Balakot, Pakistan. This action was in response to a suicide bombing on February 14 that killed 40 Indian security personnel in Pulwama, Kashmir, claimed by a Pakistan-based militant group. The strike aimed to deter further terrorist activities and demonstrated India's resolve against cross-border terrorism. It heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a military standoff, including aerial skirmishes, but ultimately emphasized the volatility in the region regarding security and territorial conflicts.