India’s air defense system intercepted Pakistan’s F-16 jets after Islamabad carried out strikes at various sites in Jammu and Punjab. Simultaneously, drone strikes have been thwarted in Udhampur, J&K, and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, while a drone was downed in Akhnoor.
In Poonch, two Kamikaze drones were shot down as well.
Pak launches attack at various locations in India
In a significant escalation, Pakistan launched attacks on multiple sites in Jammu, including the airport. On Thursday night, rockets were launched at Jammu from beyond the International Border.
One of the drones struck the Jammu Civil Airport, leading to a scramble of fighter jets in reaction. India engaged its air defense systems, which effectively intercepted the approaching rockets.
Unprovoked shelling along LOC by Pak forces
Pakistani forces have again engaged in unprovoked shelling along the Line of Control in the districts of Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Samba, and Uri in Jammu and Kashmir late Thursday night.
The S-400 air defense system successfully intercepted eight Pakistani missiles over Jammu airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and surrounding regions. Two Pakistani drones were shot down close to Jammu University.
The escalation from Pakistan came in under 48 hours after India initiated Operation Sindoor aimed at terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
