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.

Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire to end the worst military confrontation between them in decades. They accused the other of violating the deal hours later.

While residents along India’s border areas remain on the edge, experts say the fragile peace does not promise much.