Recent hostilities have seen multiple Indian aircraft reportedly crash in Pakistan, coinciding with India’s air campaign against what it deemed terrorist strongholds. Information from various sources presents conflicting numbers about the incidents, but both sides acknowledge significant losses. While Pakistan maintains a strategic ambiguity regarding its military response, officials have indicated a willingness to engage with U.S. mediators to de-escalate the situation. As civilian casualties rise, with claims of fatalities on both sides, the fear of an all-out war grows amidst an increasingly fragile regional landscape.