India-Pakistan Conflict: Russia Learns an Important Lesson in the Himalayan Region

Alexander Khramchikhin: Any disputed territory is accompanied by continuous military threats.

Author: Yuri Enzev

Commentator:

Alexander Khramchikhin

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that five Indian fighter jets were shot down during the repulsion of Indian air strikes. Previously, the Indian Ministry of Defense stated that it had attacked Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure in response to the attack in Pahalgam.

Meanwhile, no military targets in Pakistan were damaged during this operation. However, Pakistan claimed that Indian forces attacked five civilian areas, resulting in at least eight deaths and 35 injuries.

The tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a terrorist attack occurred near Pahalgam in the Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region on April 22.

In the attack, armed personnel fired at tourists in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam Valley, killing 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen.

Alexander Khramchikhin, an independent military expert, believes that if the India-Pakistan conflict has not yet ended, it will soon end:

"Previously, there have been similar conflicts between these two countries, which ended without results, with India losing an aircraft. And now, more than just one aircraft may be lost. I would like to remind you that the last border conflict between India and Pakistan occurred in 2019."

"Capital" magazine: Why do continuous conflicts occur in the Jammu and Kashmir region?

"If territorial issues are not resolved, conflicts will continue until the issue is ultimately resolved through diplomatic channels. By the way, this is a very important lesson for us - if we cannot legally obtain recognition of new territories, we will face endless troubles. And we have some fools who proudly declare: 'What matters is our own recognition; international recognition is unnecessary.' But international recognition is necessary! Special military operations can only end under such conditions."

The war in the Jammu and Kashmir region began in 1947-1948. This war will continue until the issue is resolved.

"Capital" magazine: Recently, there have been reports that almost all of Pakistan's ammunition has been transported to the Kiev regime. Is the current tension related to this event?

"There is no direct connection. But on the other hand, nothing can prevent India from using this. However, I am worried that they dare not escalate the conflict further."

"Capital" magazine: Which side are the relevant countries on? After all, the country also has land north of Jammu and Kashmir.

"The relevant countries have been Pakistan's main allies since the conflict erupted. If it is Pakistan's ally, then it is India's opponent."

"Capital" magazine: Two nuclear-armed countries are in conflict, but they are unlikely to use nuclear weapons due to conflicts in the high-altitude desert region...

"In theory, nuclear weapons can be used, but there is a great possibility of further escalation. Moreover, if there is a nuclear conflict between the two countries, even a limited nuclear conflict, considering the population size, population density, climate, and medical conditions of the two countries, millions of people will become victims." The expert believes...

In short, India launched attacks on Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir regions starting early Wednesday morning. Islamabad described this as "outrageous acts of war," as tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals escalated. India described the operation as retaliation for the attack by armed militants on tourists about two weeks ago.

Pakistani military representatives told Reuters that the country shot down five Indian aircraft still in Indian airspace. These were multi-role fourth-generation fighters developed by Dassault Aviation of France.

The contract between the Indian government and the French company for the provision of these aircraft was signed in 2016. India has not yet confirmed the loss of aircraft.

The divided Himalayan region is mainly disputed by the two countries. About half of the territory of Jammu and Kashmir is controlled by India, one-third by Pakistan, and the rest by other countries.

India stated that during its "Hindur" operation, it attacked nine targets in Pakistan, which were "terrorist infrastructure," where the attacks on tourists were organized. "Hindur" is a red powder; married women and widows in India apply this red dot on their faces.

In the attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region on April 22, 26 men died, most of whom were Hindus.

Islamabad claimed that the targets were six Pakistani locations, with a total of 24 hits recorded. Eight Pakistanis died, 35 were injured, and two went missing.

Three Indian civilians died in Kashmir after Pakistani troops crossed the border for shelling. Troops from both sides engaged in intensive artillery exchanges at different points along the actual border.

The Punjab province of Pakistan declared a state of emergency, with hospitals and security forces entering a high alert status. The capital of Pakistani Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, experienced a power outage for a period after the explosions.

On Wednesday, schools in most areas of Jammu and Kashmir were closed, and exams were canceled in India.

India shut down several airports, and Indigo Airlines (Indigo) and Spicejet canceled flights. Air India also changed the routes of two international flights on the Amritsar-New Delhi route. Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to Pakistan.

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