Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked shelling along the Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening with the Indian armed forces retaliating effectively. At the same time, security forces detected Pakistani drones near the Jammu airport and a blackout was imposed.
Many videos appeared on social media, particularly X, in which projectiles were seen flying over Jammu. The city plunged into darkness with electricity snapped soon after two powerful explosions were heard in the vicinity of the airport.
WATCH | Indian social media flooded with blackout videos as Pakistan fire drones at Jammu
Officials said counter-measures have been initiated and a few Pakistani drones were downed by the Indian anti-drone system.
Here are five latest updates that you need to know:
1. MEA S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, EU Representative for Foreign Affairs Security Policy Kaja Kallis and other prominent leaders, "Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism. Underlined India’s targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation," the minister wrote on X.
Spoke with US @SecRubio this evening.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 8, 2025
Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.
Underlined India’s targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation.
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2. The reports of suicide attacks by terrorists at Pathankot and Rajouri are baseless. The PIB's fact check wing also dismissed social media claims that alleged that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar. "This claim is completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign," PIB said.
A social media post falsely claims that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack #Amritsar and its own citizens.
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
✅ This claim is completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign.
Read more about #Pakistan attack on Amritsar👇… pic.twitter.com/C2NnXPjkgF
3. Hostile drones were spotted at multiple places along the western front of the country, the Indian Army confirmed. Like in Kashmir, they were effectively engaged by air-defence systems, it added.
4. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said that India's military stations in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary was targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. However, they were thwarted effectively. "Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means," the X post read.
Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones.
— HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) May 8, 2025
No losses.
Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means.#OpSindoor… pic.twitter.com/TZlU9BSR9U
5. Additional Directorate General of Public Information said that there was no tank movement on either side of the border.
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