Tensions along the Line of Control in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir have reached a new peak, international media reports. According to Qatari television channel Al Jazeera, after a brief lull in the morning, intense gunfire and explosions have resumed along the border, causing panic among the local population. Authorities in India and Pakistan are taking emergency measures to ensure security, while the region is plunging into chaos due to widespread power outages and restrictions on movement.

According to Al Jazeera, powerful artillery strikes were recorded in the area of ​​the contact line on the night of May 9, 2025. Local residents report destruction in border villages, and in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir there is a complete power outage. Indian media, including The Times of India, confirm that power outages have affected thousands of households, exacerbating the humanitarian situation in the region. Representatives of energy companies have not yet named an exact time frame for the restoration of electricity supply, citing the difficult situation.

As the conflict escalates, India has imposed unprecedented security measures. The country’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced that it would suspend operations at 32 airports until May 15, 2025, The Times of India reported. Officially, the decision was due to “operational reasons,” but experts attributed it to the threat of escalation and possible attacks. New Delhi, the capital of India, has declared a state of high alert, with increased patrols, road checks, and key government buildings under tight security. Pakistan has also stepped up security in major cities, including Islamabad and Karachi, where local authorities have urged citizens to avoid large gatherings.

The conflict between India and Pakistan over territorial claims to Jammu and Kashmir has a long history. Both countries, which possess nuclear weapons, have repeatedly found themselves on the brink of all-out war. According to Reuters, since the beginning of 2025, the number of incidents along the Line of Control has increased significantly, causing concern among the international community. The UN and several world leaders have called on both sides to de-escalate, but diplomatic efforts have so far failed to yield tangible results.