Shehbaz Sharif Acknowledges: 'India's BrahMos Missiles Prevented Pakistan's Planned Offensive'

On May 7, India initiated Operation Sindoor as a response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. According to a public statement by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, India subsequently fired BrahMos missiles during the night of May 9 to May 10. Sharif indicated that this missile launch by India prevented a planned Pakistani offensive. As of now, further official details regarding the missile launch, the nature of the planned Pakistani action, and the responses from both the Indian and Pakistani governments have not been released. The incident is notable in the context of ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following violent incidents in the region. The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia, and its use in this context marks a significant escalation in military signaling. Both countries have a history of military standoffs, and such incidents are closely monitored by the international community for their potential impact on regional stability.