Indian missile strikes into Pakistani-administered territory resulted in civilian casualties, leading to retaliatory actions and escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
Key Points
Indian missile strikes resulted in civilian casualties in Pakistani-administered territory
Pakistan retaliated by shooting down Indian jets and responding forcefully
Tensions escalated following a militant attack in Kashmir last month
Pros
Pakistan's right to respond to India's attacks
Unity of Pakistan's armed forces and nation in the face of aggression
Cons
Civilians, including women and children, killed in the conflict