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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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