Indian rupee, stocks fall amid India-Pakistan escalation

Indian Kashmir police: Five people were killed in the Indian Jammu region in attacks launched by Pakistan this morning.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Pakistan: Pakistan begins a military response against India and bombs several Indian sites.

Pakistan Army: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convenes National Command Authority meeting.

Indian air operations are currently underway in Pakistan: Reuters citing an Indian military source.

Pakistani State TV: Pakistan launches military operation in response to Indian attack.

United States of America: US State Department: Secretary Rubio offered America's assistance in initiating constructive talks aimed at avoiding future conflicts.

United States of America: US State Department: Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with the Pakistani Army Chief of Staff today.

Reuters, citing a Pakistani official: Targets, including a missile storage site in India, were struck.

Powerful explosions in several India-administered Kashmir areas: AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia and China are to pursue an independent and autonomous foreign policy, and are interested in building a fair multipolar world order

Pakistani military: Missiles that were not intercepted failed to reach their targets.

Israeli media: Sirens sounding in Gaza Envelope