Friday 17th of April 2026

Follow Us

Breaking News

Pakistan Launched 400 Drones at 36 Locations in India, Thwarted by Army, Responded to Firing: Ministry of External Affairs

 NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Army stated that on Thursday night, Pakistan attempted to attack 36 locations in India using approximately 400 drones, employing civilian aircraft as a shield, but the assault was successfully thwarted. Pakistan also engaged in heavy firing and attempted infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC), which was met with a strong response.

During a press briefing organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Colonel Sofia Qureshi shared that Pakistan targeted border areas such as Tangdhar, Uri, and Udhampur, using around 300 to 400 drones. Initial investigations revealed the use of Turkish-manufactured drones in the attack. Colonel Qureshi noted that the Indian Air Force responded swiftly, destroying Pakistan’s surveillance radar system in a drone counter-attack. She emphasized that the Indian Army exercised utmost restraint to avoid civilian casualties during the operation. Pakistan, instead of closing its airspace, conducted military attacks under the cover of civilian aircraft, violating international security norms.

She said that passenger planes were operating in major Pakistani cities like Karachi and Lahore during the attack, putting innocent lives at risk.

 

 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri termed Pakistan’s actions a “provocative military strategy,” stating that while the firing in Tangdhar, Uri, Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor, and Udhampur caused some damage to Indian security forces, Pakistan suffered significant military losses due to India’s retaliation.

Misri added that Pakistan’s decision to keep its airspace open despite the failed drone attacks was not only irresponsible but also a serious threat to international flight safety.He accused Pakistan of using civilian aircraft as a military shield, violating international norms, and noted that the Indian Air Force ensured the safety of Pakistani civilian aircraft.

Misri stated that Pakistan’s attack aimed to gather intelligence on India’s defense systems, an attempt that was foiled.Regarding Pakistan’s targeting of schools and religious sites along the LoC, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “On the morning of May 7, during heavy firing along the LoC, a shell fired by Pakistan landed behind Christ School in Poonch, hitting the home of two students who tragically lost their lives, while their parents were injured. During the shelling, several school staff and locals took shelter in an underground hall at the school. Fortunately, the school was closed, or the damage could have been greater. Pakistan is targeting specially designed places of worship, including gurdwaras, churches, and temples, with shelling, marking a new low even for Pakistan.”

During the briefing, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that on the night of May 8-9, Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target military installations. She said Pakistan sent 300 to 400 drones to 36 locations, from Leh to Sir Creek, on Thursday night, all of which were shot down by the Indian Army.

Related World News

Araghchi thanks Pakistan for hosting Iran-US talks, hoping for more talks between US and Iran

 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post that he thanked Pakistan for its “gracious hosting” of the US-Iran dialogue as he received the country’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran on Wednesday. Araghchi received Munir, who is heading a high-leve....

Second Round of Talks Between Iran and America to be Held Soon : Trump

 US President Donald Trump has said that the second round of direct talks with Iran could take place “within the next two days.” This signals a potential diplomatic breakthrough, even as the United States continues to enforce a naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping. In an interv....

Islamabad Talks End Without Result : JD Vance Says America Returns Without Any Agreement

(Fast Mail):-- The high-level talks between the United States and Iran, which continued for 21 long hours in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, have ended without any result.US Vice President JD Vance clearly stated in a press conference: “Unfortunately, we could not reach any agreement.....

Lebanon Says Israel Talks To Take Place On April 14 In Washington

(Fast Mail):--  Even after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, regional tensions do not appear to have fully subsided. Meanwhile, Israel continues to carry out attacks on Lebanon. However, in a significant move to bring the situation under control, Israel has he....

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts splash down safely in the Pacific Ocean

 NASA’s Artemis II mission has been successfully completed,marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. The four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — completed their historic 10-day journey and safely ....

Links
Contact
Editor :
Jagadananda Pradhan
Email :
fastmail@yahoo.com
For Ads :
fastmailads@gmail.com
Ph : (+91)6764295999
Contact Us
© 2026 Fast Mail Media Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by : FM Media Pvt Ltd.
Developed by : Futuradept Tech