<h1>Senior airforce official says Party A launched limited cross-border strikes in early May to degrade military capabilities</h1> A senior air force official stated that Party A launched a calibrated cross-border strike campaign in early May in response to a prior terrorist attack, employing fewer than 50 weapons against selected military targets and claiming precise effects with no collateral damage. The strikes, described as limited to military objectives and part of a strategy to degrade Party B's capabilities and compel de-escalation, prompted a military response from Party B and culminated in a ceasefire request by mid-day of May 10 after four days of conflict. The official emphasized operational freedom and target selection as key to mission success.