Pakistan Shot Down 77 Indian Drones, According to Security Officials
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- May 9, 2025
- 5:11 pm
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Pakistan shot down 77 Indian drones, according to security officials, in one of the largest air defense operations in recent history. These drones, made in Israel, entered Pakistani airspace in the last 48 hours. Pakistan’s armed forces responded quickly, targeting and destroying each drone as it appeared.
By the evening of May 8, security sources confirmed that 29 drones had been taken down. Overnight, the number rose sharply as Pakistan’s air defense destroyed 48 more. The drones were detected and intercepted in areas like Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara, and Bahawalnagar. Security remains high across Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
The Director General of ISPR said Pakistan’s air defense system tracks every drone on radar. It does not matter how small or stealthy the aircraft is. Once identified, forces follow a strict operating procedure to shoot it down, even in civilian zones or near commercial air traffic.
Officials revealed that only one drone caused minor injuries to four soldiers and limited damage to a defense system in Lahore. Unfortunately, three civilians embraced martyrdom due to the strikes. Despite these losses, Pakistan’s quick action prevented further destruction.
Security experts explained that these drones were Israeli-made Harop drones. Harop is a loitering munition, designed to fly, search, and attack targets by crashing into them. It carries advanced cameras and sensors, allowing precise strikes. Its design makes it hard to detect, and it can remain airborne for up to nine hours.
These drones targeted military and civilian sites. In response, Pakistan also downed five Indian Air Force jets. These included three Rafale jets, one MiG-29, and one SU-series aircraft. The downings happened in different Indian regions like Jammu, Srinagar, Avantipur, and Bhatinda.
Meanwhile, Indian forces increased artillery attacks on the Line of Control (LoC). Security sources reported five civilian deaths and several injuries. Heavy shelling damaged homes in Hajeera, Forward Kahuta, and Khuiratta. Pakistan’s forces immediately responded. After sustained retaliation, Indian troops reportedly raised a white flag near Dharamsal 2 post, across from the Battal sector.
Tensions have been building since April 22, when a deadly attack occurred in Pahalgam, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the incident, which killed 26 tourists. However, it provided no evidence. Pakistan denied any involvement.
Following the attack, India closed the Wagah-Attari crossing, revoked Pakistani visas, and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. In return, Pakistan sealed its side of the border and warned India that blocking water flow would be seen as an act of war.
On the night of May 6–7, Indian forces launched missile, air, and drone strikes inside Pakistan. The targeted areas included Sialkot, Shakargarh, Muridke, Bahawalpur, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad. These attacks killed 31 civilians and injured 71 more. Critical infrastructure like mosques and the Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Project was damaged.
Pakistani forces responded with full strength. According to ISPR, each act of aggression gets a firm and proportionate response. They added that the military stays on high alert and ready at all times. Experts say the situation is also a test of Chinese and Western technologies, especially after Pakistan’s use of J-10C jets from China against India’s French-made Rafales.
India has not confirmed the loss of its Rafale jets. But a senior French intelligence official told CNN that at least one Rafale was shot down. A U.S. defense analyst said the incident seriously damaged India’s image of air superiority in the region.
As the conflict unfolds, Pakistan shot down 77 Indian drones, and its advanced air defense and military readiness show its determination to protect its airspace and people.
