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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: 7 Key Facts About the Kargil Conflict

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Timeline

The Kargil conflict occurred from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

 

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Origins

The conflict resulted from Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri militants infiltrating Indian-controlled territory in Kargil.

 

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Operation Vijay

The Indian military's campaign to recapture Kargil Heights from Pakistani and militant forces was called Operation Vijay.

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High Altitude Warfare

The war was fought at high altitudes, with some posts over 18,000 feet, presenting extreme challenges.

 

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Casualties

Around 500 Indian and over 700 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives during the Kargil conflict.

 

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Military Tactics

The war saw extensive artillery, airpower, and infantry operations in rugged and high-altitude terrain.

 

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Air Force Role

Indian Air Force provided crucial aerial support, conducting airstrikes to help reclaim strategic positions from the enemy.

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