Indian Army shoots down over 50 Pakistani drones across LoC, IB: Report

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, MAY 09 (STC): The Indian Army shot down more than 50 Pakistani drones were shot down by the Indian Army during a large-scale counter-drone operation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB) on Wednesday night, says an ANI report quoting sources.
The operation was launched after Pakistan made failed attempts to send multiple swarm drones into Indian territory across different locations, says the report.
It further adds that the Indian Army Air Defence units responded swiftly and targeted the drones in areas including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot.
“Yesterday night, when Pakistan made failed attempts to send swarm drones all across various places along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB), over 50 drones were successfully neutralised during a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by Indian Army Air Defence units in the areas of Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot areas,” said the report.
The Army used several air defence systems and weapons to destroy the drones.
“The engagement involved extensive use of L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and other advanced counter-UAS equipment, demonstrating the Army’s robust capability to counter aerial threats,” the report added.
Following the incident, Jammu and Kashmir’s former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X, saying, “Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night’s failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division.”
Residents also reported a tense night near the border. No casualties have been reported so far. (STC)