A day after its attempts to target Indian cities, civilian infrastructure and some military targets were repelled, Pakistan continued to escalate tensions with India with its drones intercepted by Indian Armed Forces amid blackouts in Akhnoor, Pathankot, Rajouri and Nagrota.
India-Pakistan tension, authorities in Ludhiana have imposed a ban on the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), including drones, across the district, citing potential threats to public safety, security, and law and order.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday praised the efforts of the Indian armed forces and said that India has been successfully intercepting drones launched by Pakistan and given a befitting reply to Pakistan's actions.
After Pakistan attempted to attack multiple cities in Northern India using drones, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the closure of 28 airports across the country until 15 May morning from 10 May.
Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. Initial investigations suggest the drones were Turkish-made Asisguard
CM Yadav also noted that it is a challenging yet proud moment of the Indian Armed Forces and PM Modi's leadership as the Indian Army had shot down over 50 Pakistani drones and neutralised Pakistan military's attempts at a large-scale drone and missile attack on multiple Indian military insta
Congress MP Manish Tewari lauded the Indian Air Force and the country's integrated Anti-Missile Theatre Defence System for effectively neutralizing the drones and projectiles launched by Pakistani forces on Thursday night.