On Camera: How India Shot Down Pakistani Drones
Pakistan on Thursday night escalated tensions by launching a swarm of drones targeting multiple civilian and military sites across India, which were foiled by the Indian forces.
Indian Armed Forces shot down over 50 Pakistani drones on the intervening night of May 8-9, sources said. (Image: X/ ADG PI)
The Indian Army on Friday released a video of a Pakistani drone being neutralised during an attack along the international border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) on the intervening night of May 8 and 9. The Indian Army, in a statement, said that the Pakistani Armed Forces launched "multiple attacks using drones and other munitions" and the Indian security forces gave a "befitting reply."
As per sources, the Indian Armed Forces shot down over 50 Pakistani drones on the intervening night. "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs," the Indian Army said in a statement.
"Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force," it added.
India Downs Over 50 Pakistani Drones
Pakistan on Thursday night escalated tensions by launching a swarm of drones targeting multiple civilian and military sites across India. India thwarted the attack and neutralised over 50 Pakistani drones on Thursday night, sources said. The drones were shot down in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot. A second such attack was witnessed around 4 am on Friday morning, however, an official confirmation is still awaited on the same.
The Indian security forces used L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and other advanced counter-UAS equipment to shot down the Pakistani drones.
Restrain OFF, Retaliation ON
Pakistan has been targeting civilian and military infrastructure across northern and western states after Indian Armed Forces carried out "focused, measured and non-escalatory" strikes at nine "known terror" locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) early Wednesday. Terror infrastructure, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke, were demolished in Indian's retaliation for the terror attack in Pahalgam.In the night, Pakistan attempted to strike 15 sites in India, which were successfully foiled by the Indian security forces. India on Thursday morning targeted Pakistani air defence systems at multiple cities with one in Lahore being "neutralised".
Following this, Pakistan on Thursday night launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting multiple civilian and military sites across India. In response, India, until now focused on precise and restrained retaliatory strikes, delivered a proportionate counteroffensive. Pakistan reportedly lost five fighter jets, including an F-16, as India targeted strategic locations in Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot. India has maintained its "commitment to non-escalation, provided it is respected by the Pakistani military."
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