Pakistan Loses Over 50 Drones In A Night After India's Missile Strikes Destroys 9 Terror Bases

The Pakistan Army has lost over 50 drones in a night after trying to attack Indian territory across different locations on Thursday night, ANI reported, citing sources.

India Gives Befitting Reply

After Indian attacked nine terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and the PoK on Wednesday, Pakistan launched a large-scale counter-drone operation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB) on Wednesday night.

The Indian Army Air Defence units responded swiftly and targeted the drones in areas including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot, the report added.

"Yesterday night, when Pakistan made failed attempts to send swarm drones all across various places along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB), over 50 drones were successfully neutralised during a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by Indian Army Air Defence units in the areas of Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot areas," the news agency cited sources.

With the help of several air defence systems, the Army destroyed the drones shot by Pakistan.

"The engagement involved extensive use of L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and other advanced counter-UAS equipment, demonstrating the Army's robust capability to counter aerial threats," sources added.

Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), said in a statement that the Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night. The Pakistan 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.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir's former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X, saying, "Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division."

What Localities Say About Tense Night?

It was a tense night along the border. "There was a complete blackout last night. After which, drones started flying and firing continued the entire night. Our forces are giving Pakistan a befitting reply. We have trust in our Prime Minister and our Army. All drones were neutralised by our forces. We are proud of our country. There is tension near the border, but the rest of the places are safe," a resident told ANI.

Another local added: "Last night at around 8 PM, we saw 3-4 drones. There was retaliatory firing, which continued the entire night. What Pakistan did is not right. We are not scared. Schools are closed here..."

However, no casualities from the Indian side is reported.

Meanwhile, reports claim that an F-16 supersonic fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force was shot down by an Indian surface-to-air missile defence system. However, India is yet to confirm it.