Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated dramatically following a series of cross-border attacks. According to India's Ministry of Defence, Pakistan targeted at least 15 cities across northern and western India during the night of May 7–8. The Indian government claims that it successfully intercepted the assaults using advanced aerial defence systems.
The targeted locations reportedly include:
- Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)
- Awantipora
- Udhampur
- Jammu
- Pathankot (Punjab)
- Amritsar
- Ludhiana
- Jalandhar
- Chandigarh
- Bathinda
- Bhuj (Gujarat)
- Phalodi (Rajasthan)
- Uttarlai
- Nal
- Kapurthala
In an official statement, India's Ministry of Defence confirmed that its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) grid and air defence technologies were instrumental in repelling the attacks. Debris from intercepted projectiles has been recovered at several sites.
In retaliation, India reportedly carried out strikes on Pakistani military installations, including key facilities in Lahore. Using precision strike drones such as the "Harpy" and "Harop," India claims to have targeted Pakistan's radar and air defence infrastructure.
The escalating conflict has drawn international concern. The United States, European Union, China, and Saudi Arabia have called for restraint and urged both nations to pursue peaceful dialogue. The United Nations has also appealed for immediate diplomatic engagement to de-escalate the crisis.
This latest surge in hostilities follows a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, two weeks ago, which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the attack and launched a military response dubbed "Operation Sindoor," which appears to have triggered the current wave of counterattacks.
