NuzTube INDIA | Date: May 8, 2025 In a major show of strength and preparedness, the Indian Air Defence Systems successfully intercepted and neutralized a large-scale missile and drone assault launched from across the Pakistani border late on Wednesday night, May 8, 2025.
The attempted strikes reportedly targeted multiple key northern Indian cities, including Jammu, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Dharamshala, and Pathankot, along with several unverified locations. However, no damage or casualties were reported as all threats were effectively neutralized mid-air.
According to defense sources, the interception took place between 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM, when residents across these cities heard multiple loud booms and witnessed bright aerial flashes. Panic initially spread in some areas, but was soon contained as security agencies took swift control.
In a coordinated response, India activated its advanced air defense systems, including the S-400 Triumf, Akash missile defense system, and the SPYDER. These defense assets have been strategically deployed across the northern regions to counter any sudden aerial threats.
Additionally, a precautionary blackout was enforced across several northern districts, reportedly to reduce visibility for any additional incoming threats and ensure operational secrecy for defense systems.
This incident marks one of the largest coordinated aerial threats in recent years and highlights the growing tension in the region. However, it also underscores India’s readiness and technological capability to respond to hostile attacks.
As of now, the Ministry of Defence has not issued a formal statement, but internal reports suggest that further retaliation options are under assessment.
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