The Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea launched a series of retaliatory strikes on Pakistan in response to Islamabad’s attempts to attack military bases, India-based television broadcaster NDTV reported on Friday.
"Following a major escalation by Pakistan in the form of attempted missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and drone strikes in other parts of India, including Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, the Indian Navy has started a retaliatory operation," the broadcaster reported citing its sources.
There have been no further details provided by the broadcaster regarding the Indian Navy’s operations in the Arabian Sea.
India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of carrying out waves of drone attacks, as deadly confrontations between the nuclear-armed foes drew global calls for calm.
The fighting comes two weeks after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on the Indian-run side of disputed Kashmir, which Pakistan denied.
On Thursday, Pakistan's army said it shot down 28 Indian drones, while New Delhi accused Islamabad of launching raids with "drones and missiles", and claimed it destroyed an air defence system in Lahore.
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A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two US officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet.
ReplyDeleteAn Indian Air Force spokesperson said he had no comment when asked about the Reuters report.
The performance of a leading Chinese fighter jet against a Western rival is being closely watched in Washington for insights into how Beijing might fare in any showdown over Taiwan or the wider Indo-Pacific.
Pakistan's military said on Wednesday that five Indian jets had been downed across the border, but New Delhi has not responded to the claims.
ReplyDeletePakistan attacked military stations in Jammu and Kashmir in northern India, using missiles and drones, the headquarters of India's Integrated Defense Staff (HQ IDS) reported.
ReplyDelete"Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu and Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones," the HQ IDS posted on X. "No losses," the HQ added, saying that the threat had been neutralized.
The Indian Defense Ministry, too, confirmed this information, reiterating India’s commitment to defend its sovereignty.
Another official said at least one Indian jet that was shot down was a French-made Rafale fighter aircraft.
ReplyDeleteBoth officials said Pakistan’s F-16 aircraft, made by Lockheed Martin, were not used in the shootdown.
Another official said at least one Indian jet that was shot down was a French-made Rafale fighter aircraft.
ReplyDeleteBoth officials said Pakistan’s F-16 aircraft, made by Lockheed Martin, were not used in the shootdown.
Pakistan’s Defense minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters on Thursday that the J-10 was used to shoot down three French-made Rafale planes, which were newly acquired by India.
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