US EditionIndia Hits Islamabad, Lahore, Sialkot In Retaliation To Pakistan's Brazen Attack
- On the night of May 8-9, 2025, India launched airstrikes targeting Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot in retaliation for Pakistan's attacks along the western border and Jammu and Kashmir.
- The escalation followed Pakistan's earlier drone and missile strikes on 15 Indian cities, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, after India's Operation Sindoor against terror camps.
- India used advanced air defense systems such as the S-400 missiles and counter unmanned aircraft systems to intercept multiple Pakistani drones, missiles, and fighter jets, including an F-16 and a JF-17 shot down by India.
- The Defence Ministry reported no casualties or damage to equipment and confirmed that threats were countered through both kinetic and non-kinetic actions following standard protocols, while emergency blackouts were enforced across various border regions to limit enemy visibility.
- Tensions continue to escalate with persistent ceasefire breaches and intense artillery fire near the Line of Control, leading international leaders to urge both sides to quickly reduce hostilities and pursue direct negotiations to prevent further instability in the region.
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How India foiled Pakistan’s overnight air attacks with advanced defence systems and blackouts
On May 8–9, 2025, India intercepted 8 Pakistani missiles, multiple drones and loitering munitions targeting Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. A Pakistani F-16 was reportedly downed, and ceasefire violations were met with retaliatory strikes. Operation Sindoor earlier hit 9 terror camps. Emergency blackouts, air defence systems and naval mobilisation ensured no civilian or military losses
India strikes Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad
In response to Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks on Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan, India has launched precision strikes in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, sources say. Earlier, India hit Lahore twice in one day. Reports suggest Karachi’s port was destroyed by the Indian Navy. India also shot down a Pakistani F-16 jet and two JF-17s. No civilian casualties have been reported so far in J&K, though blackouts persist.
India shoots down Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet in Punjab's Pathankot as Indo-Pakistan tensions escalate
As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, India shot down Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 fighter jet. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan made attempts to launch attacks inside India, which were foiled by India's defence systems. According to reports, Pakistan has lost two other fighter jets as it attempted to intrude into India's airspace, including one JF-17 and an F-16. Pakistan's attempts to hit va…
Attacks foiled in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur; infiltration bid thwarted
Jammu: On Thursday night, May 8, India swiftly thwarted Pakistan’s fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu and Pathankot, after foiling similar bids at 15 places in northern and western regions of the country earlier that day. Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab plunged into darkness with electricity, which snapped soon after two powerful explosions were heard in the vicinity of the airport. A blackout was en…
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