2025 India-Pakistan Conflict: Strategic Developments

May 15, 2025 | Geopolitical Analysis

Military vehicles at India-Pakistan border
April 22
Pahalgam attack
May 7-12
Active combat phase
5
Ceasefire violations

Conflict Timeline

April 22: Pahalgam Terror Attack

Militants attacked a tourist bus in Kashmir, killing 26 civilians. India blamed Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

May 7: Operation Sindoor

Indian Air Force conducted precision strikes on alleged terror camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

May 9-11: Border Escalation

Military Assets Deployed

Asset Type India Pakistan
Ground Troops 35,000+ 28,000+
Aircraft Rafale, Sukhoi-30 JF-17, F-16