No losses as India neutralises Pakistan’s missile and drone attacks-OxBig News Network

Pakistan escalated the military skirmish with India on Thursday night, threatening to widen the conflict. Pakistan attempted to hit several locations across north and west India, but these attempts were foiled. The Office of the Chief of Defence Staff posted on X, saying, “Military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu and Kashmir were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. There were no losses, and the threat was neutralised by the Indian armed forces using kinetic and non-kinetic means.” Defence sources said eight missiles from Pakistan directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia were intercepted by integrated air defence units.

The visuals over Jammu were compared to a “Hamas-style attack on Israel”. Indian intelligence agencies have informed the government about a meeting between Hamas and Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. Amid the escalating tensions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Secretary stressed the need for immediate de-escalation and expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan. Rubio also reiterated condolences for the Pahalgam terrorist attack and reaffirmed the US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.