The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials.
Locals in the border districts of Rajasthan expressed their enduring faith in the Armed forces after every Pakistani drone strike were intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer last night.
The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully repelled and decisively responded to multiple drone attacks and ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army stated.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is heading to Jammu to assess the situation following a failed Pakistani drone attack that targeted Jammu city and adjoining areas.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan said that the Indian forces will reply in the most appropriate manner.
A Pakistani Air Force jet was shot down by Indian air defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab, multiple sources told ANI on Friday. Official confirmation from the government is still awaited, and more details are expected soon.
The meeting aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments as Pakistan launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and Rajasthan including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and Jaisalmer. However, all missiles were in