On Saturday morning, Indian air defence units shot down several Pakistani drones flying over Amritsar, Punjab. The drones were seen at around 5 AM near Khasa Cantt, Amritsar, and were immediately destroyed by the Indian Army.
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OPERATION SINDOOR
Pakistan’s blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western borders. In one such incident, today at approximately 5 AM, Multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar. The hostile drones were… pic.twitter.com/BrfEzrZBuC
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 10, 2025
India’s military officials stated that the drones, launched by Pakistan, were aimed at civilian areas, putting people’s lives in danger. The Indian Army called this an attempt by Pakistan to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilians, which they deemed unacceptable.
According to sources, the drones used in the attack were Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones, which are designed to target specific locations. Pakistani officials reportedly targeted civilian areas in Punjab, which raised concerns about the safety of the population.
Pakistan’s Counterattack: Operation “Bunyan Marsoos”
On the same day, Pakistan launched a counterattack against India called “Bunyan Marsoos.” This operation is named after a Quranic verse that translates to “solid cemented structure,” symbolizing unity and strength in battle.
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According to reports, Pakistan targeted several military sites across India, including a missile station and two airfields, as part of this operation. Pakistani military officials also mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of top civilian and military leaders to discuss national security matters, including the country’s nuclear weapons.
Tensions remain high as both nations continue to face off, with military operations impacting civilian areas and security concerns rising on both sides.
