Indian attack: Most of the hits were on mosques, Islamabad alleges

Tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad have escalated further following India's midnight 'surgical strike'. The Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late on Monday night. The Indian Defense Ministry claimed that the attack was a specific 'anti-terror operation', the main target of which was multiple active militant camps across the border.

However, Pakistan counter-claimed that several mosques and settlements were targeted in the Indian airstrikes, resulting in civilian casualties. Islamabad's Defense Ministry said in a statement, "The Indian airstrikes violated international human rights. The attacks targeted mosques and rural areas, which is a direct attack on religious and civilian life."

In this context, the Pakistan Army said that explosions were heard in the Bannu and North Waziristan areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shortly after 2 am. Local sources reported that several mosques and houses were damaged. However, Pakistan has not yet given the exact number of damages.

On the other hand, Indian government sources claimed that the militant camps were accurately identified based on secret intelligence information before the attack. According to sources, at least three active militant training camps were completely destroyed in the attack and many militants are believed to have been killed.

According to analysts, this step by India is not new in the wake of past incidents like Pulwama or Ur attacks. However, it is feared that this attack may further increase diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring countries.

This incident has spread concern in the international community. The United Nations and other international human rights organizations are closely monitoring the situation.

International diplomatic circles believe that such military tensions between India and Pakistan are becoming a major threat to the stability of South Asia.