S-400 air defence system intercepts eight Pakistani missiles in Jammu region; Army repulses drone attacks across LoC and International Border. Blackouts enforced as precaution.
New Delhi | May 9, 2025 – 09:54 AM IST
The volatile border situation between India and Pakistan intensified Friday morning, as air raid sirens were sounded in Chandigarh, with authorities in Patiala also issuing an advisory asking citizens to stay indoors and remain calm.
The alerts come as the Indian Army confirmed that multiple Pakistani drone and missile attacks were repulsed overnight along the entire western border, including Jammu, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. The Russian-origin S-400 air defence systems played a key role in intercepting at least eight missiles targeting critical military zones in Jammu and Kashmir.
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🔴 High Alert Across Key Sectors
Sirens and blackouts were triggered in the border regions of Akhnoor, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Samba, where earlier reports had confirmed cross-border shelling and drone activity.
The Indian Army stated that no casualties were reported in the thwarted missile barrage. The Pakistani attacks reportedly followed India’s precision air strikes under Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
🛡️ Defence Update:
- S-400 Systems: Successfully intercepted 8 missiles
- Targeted Indian Areas: Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia
- Pakistani Air Defence Sites: Hit in Lahore and other locations
- Civilian Advisories: Stay indoors in Chandigarh, Patiala, and nearby areas
- Visuals: Damage reported in Gingle area of Uri due to shelling
🗣️ What Officials Say
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during an all-party meeting, disclosed that at least 100 terrorists were eliminated during Operation Sindoor. The mission lasted under 30 minutes and involved a variety of smart munitions and drones to avoid collateral damage.
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