Officials say India fired rockets to Pakistan, killing at least one child

Pakistani security officials said that India fired rockets across the border to the Pakistani lands that were managed in at least five locations on Wednesday local time, killing at least one child and wounding two other people. India said it was a striking infrastructure that gunmen used.

The strikes came amid high tensions between nuclear armed neighbors Armed attack last month on tourists In the Indian part of Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for its support for the militant attack, which was denied by Islamabad.

A Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement that the strikes struck Moridic and Bahwalur, and through the control line in Kotley and Maghavar Abad, Azad Jamo and Kashmir. One of the Associated Press officials told Associated Press that one of them hit a mosque in the city of Bahawalbur in Punjab, where a child was killed, and a woman and a man were injured.

“The act of aggression in India resulted in the martyrdom of civilians, including women and children,” the spokeswoman said. “This aggression has also caused a serious threat to the commercial air movement.”

According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of Services in the Pakistani Armed Forces, the missiles were fired. Witnesses in Bahawal Albour reported a bright light in the sky moments before the strong explosion.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shibaz Sharif confirmed attacks on five sites, describing them as a cheese operation.

Sharif said: “Pakistan has the right to fully respond to the military action imposed by the Indian, and an appropriate response is provided.” “The entire nation stands with the Pakistani armed forces.”

Residents in Muzaffar Abad said that they heard many loud explosions after midnight, followed by a complete blackout in the area.

“We were about to go to bed when a huge explosion occurred, it was very big and terrifying bangs,” CBS News told CBS News.

India has not issued an official statement on alleged missile strikes.

The state -run Pakistani television Corporation, quoting security officials, said that the country’s air force had shot down two winning Indian planes, but did not provide additional details.

Pakistani security officials said that Pakistan launched revenge strikes, without any details. The officials spoke to AP, provided that his identity was not disclosed because they were not allowed to speak to the media in the record.

A spokesman for the Pakistani army, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, said that the missiles were launched from inside the Indian territories and that no Indian plane entered the Pakistani airspace.

“This was a cowardly attack targeting innocent civilians under the cover of darkness,” Sharif told the broadcaster.

Speaking to journalists at the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump described the strikes as a “shame”.

“We have heard about it just as we were walking in the gates of oval,” said Mr. Trump. “I think people know something that will happen based on a little past. They have been fighting for a long time. As you know, they were fighting for several decades, and in reality, if you are really thinking about it. No, I hope it will end very quickly.”

The Indian Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Wednesday that at least nine sites were targeted as terrorist attacks were planned against India. “

The ministry said: “Our actions have been focused, measured and non -classified in nature. No military facilities have been targeted,” adding that “India showed a major control in choosing goals and the method of implementation.”

“We are living on the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable,” he added.

A Foreign Ministry spokesman said he was aware of the reports, but he had no “evaluation to submit it at this time.”

“This is still an advanced position, and we are closely watching developments,” the spokesman said.

Last week, the government of Pakistan He claimed that “reliable intelligence” India was planning to take military measures within hours of retaliation for the terrorist attack on April 22.

In the wake of the escalating crisis, both countries expelled diplomats, suspended the use of mutual airspace, and stopped a water -sharing treaty.

Sami Youssavzai

He contributed to this report.