Pakistani troops also indulged in heavy shelling at 36 points along the Line of Control (LoC), from Leh to Sarkrik.
Pakistan targeted 36 places in India with 300-400 Turkish drones last night: MEA latest news: Over the past two days, intense military confrontations have unfolded along the India-Pakistan border, with Pakistan reportedly deploying hundreds of drones and heavy artillery to target Indian military installations.
Indian authorities have strongly condemned these provocations, highlighting their swift countermeasures and unwavering resilience.
During a press conference, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri, along with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, elaborated on the situation. The authorities disclosed that on May 8 and 9, Pakistan had made an attempt to target military installations in India with around 300-400 drones, including Songar armed drones made in Turkey.
Pakistani troops also indulged in heavy shelling at 36 points along the Line of Control (LoC), from Leh to Sarkrik.
The Indian Military responded quickly, utilizing both kinetic and non-kinetic assets to neutralize the air threats. Certain Pakistani drones were apparently utilized to gather intelligence regarding Indian defence capabilities. The Bathinda Army Station was a target of one such drone but was successfully brought down before it could inflict damage.
In retaliation for Pakistan's aggression, India carried out armed drone attacks on four air defence facilities in Pakistan and destroyed an air defence radar successfully. But in retaliation, Pakistan increased artillery and drone fire in areas such as Tangdhar, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, Rajouri, Akhnoor, and Udhampur, causing injuries to Indian army soldiers. Indian return fire also caused heavy casualties to Pakistani forces.
There have been growing worries about the reported use by Pakistan of civilian airliners as a shield. India has shut its airspace to civilian flights with the increased security alert, while Pakistani civilian airlines are still flying close to Lahore. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has shown restraint, keeping international civil carriers safe with the rising tensions.
Pakistan's allegations that India is plotting drone attacks on Amritsar and Nankana Sahib have been termed as rumors by Indian officials to evoke fear and confusion. India asserts that its strength in unity and resilience continues to be its best defence. Moreover, the Kartarpur Sahib corridor to be used by Sikh pilgrims will continue to remain suspended for the time being.
With the situation still tense, both countries' military strategies keep changing. The Indian military is doing forensic examination of the crashed Pakistani drones to extract intelligence, with preliminary reports confirming Turkish-produced UAVs were involved.
With diplomatic action under doubt, India's defense establishment has reassured citizens of being ready to defend national security from any further escalations.
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