2019 Balakot airstrike, Airstrike in Pakistan
The 2019 Balakot airstrike was a significant military engagement between India and Pakistan.
The strike occurred on February 26, 2019, amidst escalating tensions between the two countries.
This event sparked widespread political and media reactions globally.
Due to its secure and militarized nature, the site is not accessible to tourists.
The Balakot strike represents a major escalation in India's use of air power since the 1971 war.
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2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
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