Further escalation in relations between the nuclear-armed countries

Further escalation in relations between the nuclear-armed countries - India and Pakistan:

Rapid escalation between the two countries following a terrorist attack in Kashmir, in which 26 Indians were killed.

The Indian government ordered the blocking of the passage of water from the Indus River to Pakistani territory - a dramatic move that directly harms the Pakistani energy and agricultural industries. In addition, India completely closed the only land border crossing between the two countries.

The countries canceled visas for citizens of the neighboring country and stopped trade between them.

According to Pakistani sources: During the night, an exchange of fire took place on the border line between India and Pakistan.