Pakistan Shoots Down 12 Indian Drones Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan claims to have shot down 12 Indian drones that entered its airspace at multiple locations, including near major cities such as Lahore and Karachi, following a series of Indian missile strikes that killed 31 civilians. Pakistani officials allege that the drones, identified as Israeli-made Harop models, were used in what they describe as acts of aggression by India, and that debris from downed drones caused additional civilian casualties and injuries to soldiers. The incidents occurred amid escalating tensions after a deadly attack in Kashmir and subsequent Indian airstrikes, with both sides trading accusations over responsibility for recent violence. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military spokespersons have condemned India's actions, warning of consequences and highlighting Pakistan's swift military response. Reports also suggest that some of the drone wreckage recovered in Pakistan bears features similar to Israeli-manufactured UAVs, underscoring concerns about the technology being deployed. Indian officials have not publicly responded to these latest claims.