Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06pm on 08 May 2025,Thursday India Global
India successfully thwarted a major drone and missile attack by Pakistan on Thursday, targeting military and civilian sites in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. An F-16 and two JF-17 jets were shot down, and several missiles were intercepted by India's air defence systems, including S-400 and Akash. One drone hit Jammu Civil Airport while explosions occurred in Pathankot and Jaisalmer. India responded with drone and missile strikes on Pakistani military targets. A blackout was enforced in border areas. The Defence Ministry confirmed no casualties. Top Indian officials, including PM Modi and NSA Doval, reviewed the situation amid fears of further escalation. (PC: India Today)
