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India repels Pakistan’s air raids: What were the targets, how were drones intercepted?

FP Explainers • May 8, 2025, 23:23:45 IST
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Pakistan has launched missiles and drone attacks on multiple locations in Jammu. The development comes a day after India conducted terror strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Operation Sindoor. Earlier, India thwarted Pakistan’s attempt to target over a dozen locations in northern and western India. But what were the targets? How were the projectiles intercepted?

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India repels Pakistan’s air raids: What were the targets, how were drones intercepted?
An area during blackout amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, in Reasi district, J&K. PTI

Pakistan has launched missiles and drone attacks on multiple locations in Jammu including the airport.

The development comes a day after India conducted terror strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Operation Sindoor.

It also comes after Pakistan earlier attempted to target over a dozen in northern and western India.

Indian defences seem to have intercepted all the projectiles over Jammu.

But what areas were targeted? And how were the drones intercepted?

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Let’s take a closer look:

Eight missiles targetting Jammu

As per News18, eight missiles from Pakistan were directed at Jammu.

The targets included Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia.

All of them were taken down by air defence units including the S-400 Triumf air defence system.

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Two drones were intercepted and taken down near Jammu University.

Another two Pakistan drones were shot out of the air in Jammu’s Khor.

Pakistani drones were intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. The city is seeing a complete blackout. ANI

Indian Express quoted sources as saying that Jammu airport appeared to be a target.

Ministry of Defence wrote on X, “Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people."

Srinagar airport was put on high alert and the defence system was at the ready.

The state capital also witnessed a blackout a little before 10 pm.

Sources said a large-scale attack of drones was occurring along the International Border.

A complete blackout has been enforced in Samba of Jammu Division.

Jammu locals said they heard sirens in multiple places.

Indian Express reported that missile interception systems had been activated across Jammu.

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Heavy artillery and drone attacks were reported in Samba.

Attack thwarted in Jaisalmer

ANI reported that Pakistani drones were intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer.

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Explosions were heard and bright flashes seen in the sky.

Defence sources said they were fully ready for such an attack.

“We were aware of such an attempt, and we were fully prepared to thwart these attempts from the Pakistani side,” defence sources told News18.

“Though it’s an evolving situation but we have neutralised all threats coming from Pakistan. So far, eight projectiles, mostly surface-to-surface missiles, have been shot down by our air defence mechanisms.”

“Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions — bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not — Mata Vishnu Devi is with us, and so are valiant Indian Armed Forces,” Shesh Paul Vaid, former Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, told Indian Express.

Jammu police asked citizens “to switch off all types of lights during black out period. Stay indoors at safe places.”

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“No unnecessary vehicular movement should be taken,” the police added.

Sirens and blackouts galore

NDTV reported that sirens have sounded in Chandigarh and a blackout is on.

Shops have been shuttered and people told to return to their homes.

A blackout has been enforced in neighbouring Mohali too, officials added.

View of a blackout at the Heritage Street near the Golden Temple premises, amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, in Amritsar, Punjab. PTI

Blackouts are on in Punjab’s Amritsar and Haryana’s Panchkula.

The Pakistani military is also firing artillery at Punjab’s Pathankot – which is around 30 kilometres from the International Border.

Pathankot too is witnessing a blackout.

District authorities say there is no need to panic.

People have been asked to remain in their hopes and keep their lights turned off.

With inputs from agencies

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