India and Pakistan say they’ve launched airstrikes against each other. Here’s what you need to know

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  • Tensions between nuclear powers India and Pakistan escalated this week after each country said it carried out airstrikes against the other, prompting concerns about a potential outbreak of war in South Asia.
  • On Tuesday, India said its air force conducted strikes against a militant camp in Pakistani territory.
  • A day later, Pakistan said its air force carried out strikes into India-controlled territory and claimed to have shot down two Indian jets.
Saheli Roy Choudhury

An Indian army solider walks past the wreckage of an Indian aircraft after it crashed in Budgam area, outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Feb.27, 2019.
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An Indian army solider walks past the wreckage of an Indian aircraft after it crashed in Budgam area, outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Feb.27, 2019.

Long-standing tensions between nuclear powers India and Pakistanescalated this week after each country said it carried out airstrikes against the other, prompting concerns over the potential outbreak of a war in South Asia.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged both countries

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