NEW DELHI: India confirmed strongly retaliating against Pakistan's offensives. The confirmation was made at a press conference of the Ministry of External Affairs. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh were present at the presser. The visuals of the retaliatory action were also shown at the press conference.

Points from the External Affairs Ministry presser:

• Pakistan is targeting Indian military installations

• Pakistan’s misinformation campaign is doomed to fail

• Pakistan misused international airspace.

• Shelling, firing and drone attacks were carried out from the Pakistani side

• 26 locations were targets of the Pakistani attack

• Six Pakistani military bases were attacked in Indian retaliation

• Pakistan continued to spread lies about destroying India’s Brahmos system

• India has ramped up military forces along the border

• Pakistan carried out attacks on Srinagar and Awantipora

• India prefers de-escalation as a vital option but would react effectively to Pakistan's offensives.

• Pakistan is continuing to target military medical center and schools.