Pakistan has announced the downing of 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India, in what marks a sharp escalation in military tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
According to Pakistan’s military sources, the drones—reportedly Herop loitering munitions supplied by Israel—were part of a broader Indian campaign to target Pakistani territory following the launch of India’s Operation Sindoor.
The Pakistani military said that the sophisticated drone assault aimed to spread panic among the civilian population but was met with strong defensive measures. “The fact that more than two dozen Herop drones have been neutralized is a significant success,” said a Pakistani military spokesperson, adding that the armed forces are “fighting and neutralizing threats effectively.”
The escalation follows a dramatic night on March 6–7, during which Pakistan later said it shot down five Indian fighter aircraft—including three Rafale jets—destroyed two brigade headquarters, and killed more than 50 Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian Air Force assets were reportedly moved away from the western border in response to the intensified hostilities.
India, on the other hand, has accused Pakistan of launching missile and drone strikes into its territory, pointing to deliberate targeting of Indian military and civilian infrastructure. Indian authorities have not yet confirmed the scale of losses reported by Pakistan, but tensions remain high on both sides of the LoC.
In a stern warning, Pakistani military officials reiterated that they reserve the right to respond to Indian actions “at a time and place of our choosing,” vowing that “these dastardly acts will not go unanswered.”
This recent surge in conflict has drawn international concern, with observers warning of the potential for further escalation between the two countries, both of which possess nuclear arsenals. Efforts at diplomatic de-escalation have yet to show tangible results.
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