India test-fires missiles as tensions rise with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
by Penelope MacRae in Delhi from World news | The Guardian on (#6WX5G)
Indian navy showcases its strike capability, while Pakistani minister says nuclear weapons are targeted at you'
India's navy test-fired missiles on Sunday, showcasing its ability to carry out long-range, precision offensive" strikes, as tensions with Pakistan rise after last week's terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 civilians.
Indian Navy ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to re-validate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike," the navy posted on X, as the prime minister, Narendra Modi, promised a harsh response" to the attack at a tourist site, the deadliest against civilians in Kashmir in 25 years.
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