IAF, Army repel 300–400 drone attacks; India strikes back at Pakistani air defence sites
New Delhi — The ongoing military standoff between India and Pakistan escalated dramatically last night as Pakistan launched a massive swarm of 300–400 Turkish-origin drones across Indian airspace, targeting military infrastructure and probing India’s air defence systems.
“Indian forces neutralised many drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means,” said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force.
According to officials, Pakistan recklessly kept its civil airspace open during the attack, effectively using civilian airliners as shields, while artillery and drone attacks battered border areas from Leh to Sir Creek.
🛡️ INDIA RESPONDS SWIFTLY
“An armed UAV strike on Bhatinda was thwarted. Indian drones struck back at four Pakistani air defence sites, destroying a radar,” said Singh.
Forensic reports suggest the Pakistani drones were Asisguard Songar models of Turkish origin, used to test Indian defences and gather intelligence.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Army condemned Pakistan’s tactics, saying:
“Pakistan’s irresponsible behaviour put civilian lives at risk. While India closed its airspace as a precaution, Pakistan kept international flights running, knowing fully that retaliation was inevitable.”
Screenshots of Flightradar24 data were presented, showing civil airlines flying between Karachi and Lahore even as the conflict raged near the border.
💥 BORDER UNDER ATTACK
Pakistani artillery and drones struck Kandhan, Uri, Poonch, Mender, Rajouri, Akur, and Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, causing casualties among Indian troops.
“Pakistan Army also suffered major losses in Indian retaliatory firing,” Qureshi added.
🔥 OPERATION SINDOOR: THE TRIGGER POINT
Tensions have soared since India’s Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, which targeted terror infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan’s attempted attack on 15 Indian cities since then has been largely unsuccessful, with the Indian Air Force exercising “considerable restraint” to avoid jeopardizing international civilian flights.
