#NewsBytesExplainer: India's 1st-ever surgical strike on foreign soil
In May 2024, India carried out Operation Sindoor, striking nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This came just weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.
Using advanced jets, drones, and precision missiles—all from Indian airspace—India aimed to send a strong message without crossing into direct military conflict.
Aftermath and implications
India made a point to avoid hitting Pakistani military bases to keep things from spiraling out of control.
Even so, Pakistan responded with drone and missile attacks on Indian bases, but most were intercepted by India's defenses.
Operation Sindoor signals a big shift: India now treats terror attacks as acts of war and is willing to take bold action—even sharing strike footage publicly to push for accountability.
This move could reshape how both countries handle future conflicts and security in the region.