The Morning Brief Battle Beyond Borders
May 10, 2025
Manu Pubby, a senior editor and defense expert at The Economic Times, dives into the escalating military tensions in Kashmir. He unpacks India’s recent precision strikes on Pakistan-based terror groups and the ensuing retaliatory actions. The discussion reveals a significant shift in India’s military strategy towards preemptive warfare. Pubby examines the dire conditions in Kashmir, the complexities of modern warfare, and the psychological toll on civilians, raising crucial questions about the future of security in the region.
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Devastating Civilian Losses Reported
- The shelling in the Jammu region caused civilian deaths, including twin siblings and a woman from splinter injuries.
- Locals report unprecedented shelling worse than the past 30 years despite ceasefire expectations.
New Scale of Cross-Border Action
- The cross-border military action is larger than before, spanning the entire border and involving multiple types of warfare.
- This is not classified as war yet, but it includes hybrid tactics like cyber attacks and information warfare.
India's Strategic Targeting Escalates
- India targeted higher-value terror camps and headquarters deep inside Pakistan, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- The strikes demonstrate a higher cost for Pakistan for terror attacks on India.