On Thursday, Indian defence forces successfully thwarted missile and drone assaults launched by Pakistan focusing on navy installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, following a collection of loud explosions reported in Jammu. Emergency blackouts and warning sirens had been activated all through the area, with sirens additionally sounding in Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, and Kupwara. Indian air defence models efficiently intercepted a number of drones and missiles in the course of the assault.

Intense cross-border firing persists alongside the Line of Management (LoC) and the Worldwide Border, with confirmed ceasefire breaches in Samba involving each artillery shelling and drone strikes. On the identical time, a number of drone assaults have been reported in Udhampur, Akhnoor, Jammu, and Pathankot, prompting energetic responses from Indian air defence forces to counter the aerial threats.

In line with defence sources, the Indian armed forces efficiently intercepted a low-range missile fired from throughout the border. As well as, a Pakistani drone was shot down close to Jammu, stopping what may have been a serious safety breach.

Jammu Police Points Advisory Amid Blackout

•Residents urged to modify off all lights throughout blackout.

•Keep indoors & in secure areas.

•Keep away from pointless car motion.

•No must panic — authorities managing scenario.

A whole blackout has been enforced in Vijaypur of Jammu Division, and sirens may be heard. Sources say at the very least eight missiles had been directed from Pakistan at Jammu Civil Airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and neighbouring areas, and most of them had been intercepted/blocked by the Indian air defence system.

The scenario nonetheless stays risky with elevated navy alertness on the border and within the skies.