Nationwide defense: Pakistan shoots down 12 Indian drones across key cities, says ISPR DG
Pakistan shoots down 12 Indian drones across key cities
Pakistan shoots down 12 Indian drones across key cities
RAWALPINDI: (Web Desk) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated on Thursday that India launched a new series of drone incursions into Pakistan.

According to the military media wing’s spokesperson, during the night of May 7 and 8, India attempted to target multiple urban centres.

Speaking at a press conference, the military spokesperson said that Indian drones violated Pakistani airspace in nearly a dozen cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Chhor, and Karachi.

“All drones were successfully shot down by Pakistan’s air defence systems,” he said. "Debris of the downed drones is being picked up."

The DG confirmed that the attacks resulted in one civilian martyrdom and injuries to five others. Among the injured were four soldiers hurt in the Lahore Walton Road incident and one soldier wounded in Miano, Sindh—the same location where the civilian fatality occurred.

“These provocative actions by India are a clear violation of international norms and a threat to regional peace,” he emphasized. "India is continuously sending drones to Pakistan, all of which have been shot down."

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General Chaudhry further alleged that India carried out airstrikes in civilian-populated areas on May 6 and 7, leading to casualties, including among children. “This pattern of aggression is alarming,” he added.

Reiterating Pakistan s readiness, the DG ISPR affirmed that the country s armed forces remain on high alert and are fully prepared to respond to any form of aggression. He urged the international community to take notice of India’s actions, warning that such provocations are jeopardizing regional stability.

“India’s continuous use of drones and air aggression must be condemned globally. Pakistan has exercised restraint, but we are fully capable of defending our sovereignty,” he concluded.