By Asmita - May 08, 2025
Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks on Indian military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, following India's Operation Sindoor. Despite Pakistan's attempts, Indian forces neutralized the threats using a combination of methods. In response, India targeted air defence systems in Pakistan and enforced heightened security measures in affected areas.
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Operation Sindoor has led to a significant escalation between India and Pakistan, with the latest developments seeing Pakistan launch missile and drone attacks on Indian military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. These attacks occurred late on May 7 and into May 8, targeting areas close to the International Boundary in Jammu & Kashmir. According to the Indian Armed Forces, the threat was swiftly neutralised using both kinetic and non-kinetic means, and there were no casualties or losses reported on the Indian side.
The attempted strikes by Pakistan followed India's earlier Operation Sindoor, during which Indian forces targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India had emphasized that its actions were focused, measured, and avoided Pakistani military establishments, aiming only at terror bases linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Despite this restraint, Pakistan responded by attempting to strike multiple Indian military installations across northern and western India using drones and missiles.
Specifically, eight missiles were launched at locations such as Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia in Jammu, with all projectiles intercepted by Indian air defence units, including the S-400 Triumf system. The Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems played a crucial role in neutralising these threats. In addition to Jammu, attempted attacks were also reported in Pathankot and Udhampur, with similar interception and neutralisation outcomes. The debris from these attacks is being recovered as evidence of the Pakistani action.
India's official statement reiterated that any attack on its military targets would invite a proportionate response. Following the failed Pakistani strikes, India targeted air defence radars and systems in Pakistan, including a confirmed neutralisation of an air defence system in Lahore. Meanwhile, heightened security measures, including blackouts and sirens, were enforced in affected areas, with civilians advised to remain indoors as a precaution.
