10 Facts on 1999 Kargil War
10 Facts on 1999 Kargil War 1.The Kargil War was a conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir . 2.The conflict began when Pakistani forces infiltrated into Indian territory and occupied key heights along the Line of Control (LoC) , which serves as the de facto border between India and Pakistan. 3.The Pakistani forces, which included both regular soldiers and militants , were led by General Pervez Musharraf , who would later become the President of Pakistan . 4. India launched a military operation, codenamed "Operation Vijay," to recapture the occupied heights. The operation involved ground troops, artillery, and air power, including fighter jets and attack helicopters . 5.The Kargil War was fought at high altitudes , with some of the key heights being as high as 18,000 feet above sea level . This made it one of th...
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