28.04.2025 14:11
The Ministry of National Defense denied the claim that six cargo planes carrying military equipment, including drones, were sent to Pakistan, which is experiencing tensions with India. In a statement from the ministry, it was noted, "One cargo plane departing from Turkey made a landing in Pakistan due to refueling. It then continued its journey along the designated route."
Turkey has denied the claim made by the Ministry of National Defense that it sent 6 cargo planes carrying military equipment to support Pakistan, which has been experiencing tensions with India for a long time.
Following the recent bloody attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the first armed conflict in a long time occurred between Pakistan and India, who blamed each other. The fact that both countries are nuclear powers raises concerns worldwide as tensions continue in the region.
TENSION STARTED WITH THE KILLING OF 26 TOURISTS
In an armed attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region controlled by India, 26 people lost their lives. Subsequently, India cut off the water flow in the Indus Basin, preventing water from reaching Pakistan. The tension that began in this way between the two nuclear powers continues to escalate rapidly. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "Jammu and Kashmir has grown in many areas from tourism to education in recent years. Those who are disturbed by this want to destroy Kashmir again. However, justice will prevail."
"TURKEY IS SENDING US SUPPORT"
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Syed Asim Munir, escalated the rhetoric by saying, "If the water flow is not restored, we will strike the dam." Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar also held a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, seeking cooperation.
CLAIM THAT "TURKEY SENT 6 CARGO PLANES"
According to a report in Turkey's newspaper; while it was stated that the Pakistani army was transporting howitzers to the border, it was claimed that attacks were occasionally carried out on Indian outposts. Additionally, it was reported that 6 cargo planes belonging to the Turkish army were transporting military equipment to Pakistan. It was noted that these materials included weapons and missiles, as well as drones. Pakistani officials stated, "Turkey is showing real support quietly. Keep watching us."
DENIAL FROM THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
While the claim that Turkey sent 6 planes full of weapons to Pakistan caused an uproar in the public, the Ministry of National Defense denied the news that appeared in some media outlets.
"LANDED IN PAKISTAN DUE TO FUEL REFILLING"
The Ministry of National Defense published a statement indicating that the claims recently made about "Turkey sending 6 planes full of weapons to Pakistan" do not reflect the truth. The statement from the ministry included the following remarks: "The claim that 'Turkey sent 6 planes full of weapons to Pakistan' reported by some media outlets is not true. One cargo plane that departed from Turkey landed in Pakistan for fuel replenishment. It then continued its journey on its designated route. Speculative news should not be trusted outside of statements made by authorized individuals and institutions."
CONFLICTS CONTINUE
In the region where tensions are rising, Indian and Pakistani soldiers engaged in armed conflict for the second consecutive day. In a statement from the Indian army, it was noted that Indian soldiers responded to fire from numerous Pakistani army outposts along the 740-kilometer de facto border separating Indian and Pakistani Kashmir around midnight. It was reported that Pakistani forces also opened fire intermittently around midnight on Thursday, and there were no casualties on the Indian side. No statement has yet been made by the Pakistani army.
PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK
In the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, which is under Indian administration, armed individuals opened fire on tourists on April 22, resulting in the deaths of 26 people and many injuries. India, accusing that the attackers "came from Pakistan," suspended the "Indus Waters Treaty," demanded that Pakistani diplomats stationed in New Delhi leave the country within a week, and announced that visa services for Pakistani citizens were suspended, and all previously issued visas were canceled.
On the other hand, Pakistan rejected the accusations, imposed restrictions on the number of Indian diplomatic personnel in Islamabad, declared that any intervention in the rivers outside the "Indus Waters Treaty" would be considered a "cause for war," suspended all trade with India, and closed its airspace.
KASHMIR, A DISPUTED REGION
Kashmir has been divided between neighboring countries Pakistan and India since they gained independence in 1947. Both countries claim the entirety of Kashmir. India refers to the part it controls as "Jammu and Kashmir," while Pakistan calls its controlled territory "Azad Kashmir."
The tensions between predominantly Hindu India and predominantly Muslim Pakistan over Kashmir have increased following the Indian government's unilateral decision to revoke the semi-autonomous status of Kashmir in 2019, directly linking it to New Delhi.
TWO NUCLEAR POWERS
The recent developments in Kashmir have once again highlighted how deep the tensions between India and Pakistan have become. The recent attacks and incidents of mutual firing indicate that diplomatic relations between the two countries are on the verge of complete breakdown. India's decision to cut off water has further escalated tensions in the region.
The fact that both countries possess nuclear weapons increases the potential for this tension to escalate into a larger military conflict. It is of great importance for the international community to guide India and Pakistan towards seeking a solution without further conflict risks. However, in the current environment, uncertainty continues regarding when these conflicts will come to an end.