India targets nine sites across Pakistan and PoK: What we know so far

India has launched a major military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor , targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and in a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen.

The strikes come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre, where most of the victims were reportedly tourists. The ministry of defence has stated that a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor will be held later today to provide further clarity on the objectives, outcomes, and intelligence behind the mission.

A total of nine (9) sites have been precisely targeted. Our operations have been deliberate, restrained, and non-escalatory. No Pakistani military installations were struck. India has exercised significant restraint in both the choice of targets and the manner of execution. These actions follow the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. We remain firmly committed to holding those responsible accountable. A detailed briefing on ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’ will be provided later today, the defence ministry said.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan reserves the full right to deliver a firm response to what he described as an act of war by India—adding that such a response is already underway.

He added that the entire nation stands united behind the Pakistan Armed Forces, with national morale and determination running high.

“The Pakistani nation and the Pakistan Armed Forces know very well how to deal with the enemy,” he said. “We will never let the enemy succeed in its nefarious objectives.”

The operation targeted nine locations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s hub in Muridke. Utilizing advanced precision weapons and intelligence-based targeting, the Army, Navy, and Air Force coordinated the strikes without engaging Pakistani military sites. The defence ministry called the operation “focused and non-escalatory.” Prime Minister Modi had earlier vowed a strong response to terrorism, granting the military full operational freedom. Operation Sindoor, the Army stated, was India’s answer: “Justice is Served.”

Here's what we know so far:

• The Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan.
• The operation was carried out in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen.
• A total of nine terrorist infrastructure sites were hit during the operation, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
• The strikes focused on areas from where attacks against India were reportedly being planned and directed.
• The MoD clarified that the operation was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature.
• The government reaffirmed its commitment to holding those responsible for the Pahalgam attack accountable.
• A detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor is scheduled to take place later today.
• In a post on X, the Indian Army said, “Justice is served. Jai Hind!”
• Pakistan violated the Ceasefire Agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali, located in the Poonch-Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, hours after India launched Operation Sindoor.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh publicly expressed national pride following Operation Sindoor, declaring "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" in support of the armed forces.
• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath voiced support for the military by posting "Jai Hind! Jai Hind Ki Sena!" on social media.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal also backed the strikes, sharing “Bharat Mata Ki Jai #OperationSindoor” in a post online.
• US President Donald Trump said he had just been informed about India’s Operation Sindoor as he entered the Oval Office, calling the situation "a shame".
• Trump remarked that "people knew something was going to happen," suggesting the strike was anticipated due to past tensions.
• He commented on the historical India-Pakistan conflict, saying they’ve been fighting “for centuries” and added, “I hope it ends very quickly.”