Pakistan’s army has confirmed the interception and destruction of 25 Indian drones in multiple places, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Karachi, Chor, Miano and Atock.
In announcing development on Thursday, the general director of Public Relations between Services (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stressed that the international community can clearly witness the dangerous trajectory that India is following through these provocative military actions, which threaten not only regional stability but also the broader global security.
Uncreated aircraft attacks follow a recent attack by Indian missiles that martyred 31 people and wounded 57 in multiple places throughout Pakistan.
Israeli weapons alone to attack Pakistan
The drones used by India in the last attacks were identified as Harop MK 2 models of Israeli manufacturing, which are UAV of great altitude surveillance capable of flying to up to 35,000 feet, beyond the range of most standard anti -aircraft weapons.
The engine, produced by UAV Engines LTD, based in the United Kingdom, recovered intact with visible manufacturers brands. This marks the first successful interception of this model of drones worldwide.
After the strong retaliation of the Pakistan Air Force to Indian air attacks from May 6 to 7, during which multiple Indian combat planes were demolished, security sources suggest that the Indian Air Force now doubts to launch more manned missions.
Security officials added that India is trying to divert the attention of their military setbacks and to continue provocative actions to appease their domestic audience.
Pakistan’s armed forces remain on a maximum alert, responding to each act of aggression with what officials describe as a “firm and proportionate” approach.
The last climbing occurs after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, illegally occupied Indians Jammu and Kashmira (Iiojk), which killed 26 people. India immediately blamed the elements based in Pakistan for the attack, but did not provide evidence. Islamabad has strongly rejected accusations.
In retaliation, India closed the Wagah Earth border on April 23, suspended the Indo Water Treaty and revoked the Pakistani visas. Pakistan responded by declaring any interruption of water flow as an “act of war” and closing the Wagah crossing on his side.
The immediate retaliation of Pakistan to the Indian attack
The reports began to emerge on Wednesday from all over Pakistan, including Muzampharabad, Kotli, Muridke and Bahawalpur, which details the explosions.
Shortly after, Lieutenant General Chaudhry confirmed that Indian air attacks had addressed multiple locations. Pakistan’s response was fast, which involved air and land operations.
In the first hour, Pakistan announced the fall of five Indian combat planes, including four rafale planes, Advancios aircraft bought by India de France to strengthen its defenses after the failed Balakot operation.
“Pakistan could have demolished 10 Indian combat planes,” said Lieutenant General Chaudhry at a press conference. “But Pakistan chose to exercise restriction.”
Despite the scale of Pakistan’s response, the Indian media remained silent about the losses. The Hindu newspaper initially reported the fall of three Indian aircraft, but the story was later eliminated, possibly under pressure from the Indian government to avoid more shame.
An American commentator about CNN commented that the potential loss of Rafale’s airplanes would give a significant blow to the claim of the air superiority of India, which had built around the induction of these combat planes made in French.
Some experts suggested that the confrontation between the two countries served as a test of Chinese and Western military technologies, particularly after the acquisition of Pakistan of J-10c airplanes of China in response to the Rafale fleet of India.
A senior French intelligence official confirmed to CNN that a Rafale plane had been demolished by Pakistan, marking the first time that one of these advanced French planes was lost in combat.
Analysts have indicated that China’s J-10C aircraft, which Pakistan acquired after the induction of the Rafale of India, are demonstrating to be highly effective, potentially changing the regional balance of power.
