Editing Human shield (section)

==== 2025 India–Pakistan standoff ====
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On May 9, the Indian foreign secretary and the representatives of the Indian armed forces revealed in a briefing that Pakistan was using civilian airliners as a shield during an unprovoked drone and missile attack on Indian military infrastructure. Despite launching the strike on the evening of May 7, Pakistan kept its civil airspace open, allowing international and domestic flights to operate near the border, potentially to deter an Indian air defense response. Indian officials said this reckless tactic endangered innocent lives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India accuses Pakistan of using commercial flights as 'shield' to deter New Delhi |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/india-accuses-pakistan-using-commercial-flights-shield-deter-new-delhi-5120301 |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-09 |title=Pakistan used unsuspecting civilian planes as shield to launch failed drone attack: India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-used-unsuspecting-civilian-planes-as-shield-to-launch-failed-drone-attack-india/articleshow/121031867.cms |access-date=2025-05-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>