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Pakistan Army conducts drone strikes in PoK; three killed in fresh violence
Fresh violence has erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as the Pakistani military launched drone strikes and opened fire on civilian areas in Rawalakot. At least three people have been killed and 18 others wounded in the strikes that began early Monday.
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Tensions escalated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Monday as the Pakistani military intensified operations in the Rawalakot region, deploying drones and conducting gunfire attacks on populated areas. The coordinated strikes, which commenced in the early morning hours, resulted in at least three fatalities and left 18 civilians injured, according to initial reports.
The military operations targeted civilian homes and residential zones in Rawalakot, triggering fresh demonstrations across the territory. Locals have expressed anger over what they describe as indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, with reports indicating significant damage to residential structures in the affected areas.
The latest incidents mark a renewed surge in violence in the disputed territory, which remains a point of contention between India and Pakistan. The escalation comes amid existing tensions in the region, though the immediate circumstances triggering Monday's military action remain unclear.
Pakistani military officials have not yet issued formal statements regarding the operational objectives or scale of the drone deployment in Rawalakot. International observers have raised concerns over civilian casualties in the region, calling for restraint and dialogue to de-escalate the situation.