India and Pakistan engaged in the most intense fighting in decades with four days of escalating conflict that included fighter jets, missiles and drones packed with explosives. It ended almost as abruptly as it began.

Hours after the cease-fire was confirmed, there were accusations that the agreement was not being entirely upheld.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his country “showcased its strength” and “proved its superiority” in clashes with Pakistan that brought the nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of war.