On May 5, the Pakistani military announced that it had successfully tested the "Fatah series" surface-to-ground missiles, which is the second time that the Pakistani military has announced a successful test of the missile since May. The Indian military announced on the same day that it would successfully test a new mine, which would enhance the Indian Navy's ability to fight against modern stealth ships and submarines. The two sides did not show weakness and did not make any concessions. The situation in India and Pakistan escalated again?

  Pakistan tests the "Fatah Series" missile

  The Pakistan Three Army News Bureau issued a statement on the 5th saying that the test launch is part of Pakistan's ongoing military exercise code-named "Indus River Exercise", aiming to ensure the combat readiness of the troops, verify the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy and other key technical parameters. The missile's test launch range is 120 kilometers. Senior Pakistani military officials, strategic organization officers, scientists and engineers witnessed the test launch. Senior Pakistani military officials said they believed that the Pakistani army could "fight any violation of Pakistan's territorial integrity." The statement did not disclose the missile launch location and the location of the bounce.

  The Pakistani military successfully tested the independently developed "Fatah-1" guided multi-pipe rocket system in August 2021, and then successfully tested the "Fatah-2" weapon system in December 2023 and May 2024, with a range of up to 400 kilometers.

  
  △Pakistan military test-fires the "Abudali" missile

  On May 3, the Pakistani military announced that it had successfully tested the "Abu Dali" surface-to-ground ballistic missile with a range of 450 kilometers.

  India successfully tests new water mines

  The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization and the Indian Navy announced on the 5th that it had successfully tested a new type of mine. The Indian military said the mine would enhance the Indian Navy's ability to fight modern stealth ships and submarines.

  After the shooting

  India and Pakistan both say "will not give in"

  On April 22, shootings against tourists occurred in Indian-controlled Kashmir, causing major casualties. India and Pakistan then took tough measures, triggering the escalation of the situation. Pakistan and India continued to make tough statements on May 1, saying they would not give in on security issues.

  Pakistan says defending sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs

  On May 1, Pakistani President Zardari discussed the current security situation with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif. Zardari said Pakistan will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and its important national interests at all costs.

  △On May 1, the Pakistani military conducted a military exercise at the shooting range, and tanks passed through the exercise venue.

  On the same day, Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Munier observed a practical exercise organized by the Pakistan Army. Munir said that the Pakistani armed forces defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs, and any military risky behavior in India will be responded quickly, decisively and escalatedly.

  India says hunting terrorists until threats are completely eliminated

  On May 1 local time, Indian Interior Minister Amit Shah said that India will hunt down all terrorists involved in the shooting of tourists and bring them to justice. India's counter-terrorism operations will not stop until the threat is completely eliminated.

  Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Defense Secretary Hegses that day, accusing Pakistan of promoting terrorism and destabilizing regional stability. The Indian Ministry of Defense said that the US said it supports India's right to self-defense.

  Guterres calls on India and Pakistan to maintain maximum restraint

  UN Security Council holds closed-door consultations

  On May 5 local time, UN Secretary-General Guterres delivered a speech on the situation in India and Pakistan, calling for the avoidance of possible out-of-control military confrontation.

  △Guterres (data photo)

  Guterres said he understood the strong emotions caused by the terrorist attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir area on April 22, once again strongly condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

  Guterres said that targeting civilians is unacceptable and the perpetrators must be brought to justice through transparent, impartial and legal means.

  Guterres stressed that the maximum restraint should be maintained, and military means are not the solution.

  Pakistan's permanent mission to the United Nations said that the UN Security Council will hold emergency closed-door consultations on May 5 to discuss the current tensions between India and Pakistan.

[Editor in charge: Wang Jinzhi]