Pakistan's attack on multiple cities foiled by Armed forces: All you need to know

India-Pakistan conflict: On Thursday, late in the evening, Pakistan fired missiles and around 300-400 drones at military sites into Jammu and other states. Heavy shelling was also reportedly ongoing in Uri, in Kashmir. The town of Uri is just over 3 kilometres from the Line of Control and over 100 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir.

Apart from violating Indian airspace several times over the entire western border, the Pakistani army also fired heavy caliber weapons along the Line of Control, attempting to infiltrate 36 locations. The drones used in the strike were likely Turkish Asisguard Songar drones, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi told the media during a briefing after the strikes.

Complete Coverage of Pakistan's Attack on Indian States

Eight missiles were fired from Pakistan towards Kashmir, an Indian defense personnel said, adding that they were all “intercepted and blocked by Air Defense Units.” The attacks were directed at the towns of Satwari, Samba, Ranbir Singh Pura and Arnia.

The possible purpose of such large-scale aerial intrusions was to test Air Defence systems and collect intelligence, Indian military told the media.

Officials have confirmed that Jammu Airport remains unaffected despite the Pakistan attack.

Meanwhile, Delhi is on high alert with heightened security measures across the city, night patrolling in place, and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) instructed to neutralise any suspicious activity.

Military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, located near the International Boundary in Jammu & Kashmir, were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. The Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised the threat using both kinetic and non-kinetic means, with no losses reported.

In the latest of the developments that occurs from Pakistan's attack on Indian states, two Pakistani drones were shot down by Indian Army Air Defence Units in Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir, said defence sources.

These attacks by Pakistan followed India’s retaliatory missile strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under “Operation Sindoor,” targeting militant groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in locations such as Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Kotli.

Pakistan Attacks Indian States: 5 Developments

1. Pakistan launched coordinated missile, drone, and artillery attacks targeting Jammu, key locations in Rajasthan such as Jaisalmer, and Punjab districts including Pathankot and Amritsar. Indian air defence systems, notably the Russian-made S-400, successfully intercepted all incoming missiles and drones, while explosions and sirens were reported across these states. A total blackout was enforced in Jammu city, Jaisalmer, Pathankot, and adjoining areas as a precaution.
2. During the aerial engagements, India shot down a Pakistani F-16 supersonic fighter jet shortly after it took off from the heavily defended Sargodha air base in Pakistan’s Punjab province. This marks a significant escalation, as the F-16 is a key asset of the Pakistan Air Force and was previously involved in combat during the 2019 Balakot air strikes.
3. A total blackout was enforced in Jammu city and adjoining border areas, including parts of Punjab and Rajasthan, as a precautionary measure during the missile and drone attacks. Air raid sirens sounded repeatedly, and security forces remained on high alert
4. In response to the heightened security threat, all government and private schools across border districts in Jammu and Kashmir (including Jammu, Samba, Rajouri, Udhampur, Kupwara), as well as border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab, were closed until further notice. University exams were also cancelled to ensure safety amid ongoing hostilities.
5. Indian airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet issued travel advisories urging passengers to arrive at airports at least three hours before departure to accommodate enhanced security checks and formalities amid the ongoing conflict and tightened airport security protocols.
6. Rejecting media speculation over the World Bank's involvement in resolving the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, World Bank President Ajay Banga clarified that the institution’s role is limited to that of a facilitator. “There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the World Bank stepping in to fix the issue, but that’s simply not true. Our role is strictly as a facilitator—nothing more,” Banga said while addressing the ongoing suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
7. The Indian Army vowed that all nefarious designs will be responded with force. The military said that the Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border, and 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, said the Indian Army.
8. Alongside intense shelling, the Pakistani army also used heavy-caliber weapons along the Line of Control in an attempt to infiltrate 36 locations. Speaking at a post-strike media briefing, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said the drones used in the attack were likely Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models.