Media: India, Pakistan military chiefs hold phone talks after deadly border clashes

India and Pakistan's military operations chiefs held a phone conversation on May 12 evening, just two days after the nuclear-armed rivals agreed to a ceasefire following heavy clashes last week.

The two countries had exchanged drones and other weaponry across each other's airspace over a four-day period, leaving dozens dead, Caliber.Az reports per News18.

The flare-up came two weeks after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed 26 lives.

New Delhi accused Islamabad of backing the assault, an allegation Pakistan rejected.

Note that, in early May 2025, heightened tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into a series of military exchanges, raising international concerns over potential nuclear conflict. The immediate catalyst was a terrorist attack in Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 Hindu tourists, an incident India attributed to Pakistan-based militant groups.

India responded with "Operation Sindoor," a targeted military operation involving missile strikes on alleged terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan. Pakistan countered by deploying drones and conducting airstrikes, leading to significant engagements between the two nations' air forces. Reports indicated that India lost several aircraft, including a Rafale jet, while Pakistan reported damage to its air defense systems.

The hostilities prompted swift international diplomatic efforts. U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, engaged directly with leaders from both countries to de-escalate the situation. These efforts culminated in a ceasefire agreement, with both India and Pakistan reopening their airspaces and resuming civilian flights.

Despite the ceasefire, sporadic violations were reported, with both sides accusing each other of breaches along the Line of Control. While Pakistan welcomed international mediation, India emphasized that the ceasefire resulted from direct military communication between the two nations.

By Aghakazim Guliyev