According to a report by Reuters on May 8 local time, India said that its military base in the Indian-administered Kashmir region had been attacked by missiles and drones from Pakistan. In response, Pakistan denied the news, and the Pakistani Foreign Ministry also issued a statement refuting it.
The Indian Defense Ministry posted on the social platform "X" stating: "Today, military bases in Jammu, Patherkot, and Udhampur were attacked by missiles from drones. The missiles were launched along the international border of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region." India also claimed that the threat has been "quickly neutralized," and there are currently no reports of casualties or material losses.
On May 8, the Indian-administered city of Jammu experienced a power outage, reportedly due to explosions and an alarm in the power system. Associated Press
In addition, according to reports by India TV, glowing objects resembling thermal lures and flashes appeared in the sky over Jaisalmer city in Rajasthan state. This area also borders Pakistan's southern Sindh province.
Pakistan denied India's accusations and stated that these accusations are "completely baseless and politically motivated, part of a smear campaign aimed at defaming Pakistan." The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said that Pakistan will "firmly defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan" and respond to any escalation of the situation.
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif earlier stated that further retaliatory actions have become "increasingly certain" after both sides accuse each other of drone attacks. Asif also stated in an interview on May 7 that Pakistan has made a firm response to India's provocations, and India may attempt to restore its losses through further provocations. The current situation remains highly tense.
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