Pakistan accused India of launching UAV attacks on multiple regions, killing one civilian and injuring four soldiers, according to ISPR chief Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Twelve Indian drones were reportedly shot down. A state of emergency was declared in Punjab hospitals, while Lahore, Sialkot, Karachi, and Islamabad airports suspended operations until noon amid rising cross-border tensions.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.