Jammu airport under attack: Airstrip targeted, one drone hits airport in Jammu; India retaliates

India-Pakistan tensions: As per the latest information, Jammu airport has been targeted under attack by Pakistan. According to initial reports, airstrip has been targeted and there was a total blackout in Jammu.

According to sources, Jammu at present is under attack. Drones can be seen across the night sky. Blackout has happened across the city. Indian forces neutralising the threat.

Pakistan makes an attempt to target Jammu airport, counter-measures initiated; total blackout in Jammu city, adjoining areas.

According to initial reports, one drone hits Jammu airport while Indian air defence systems down three others in Pathankot, Jammu city and Udhampur.

‘India will strongly responds’

Meanwhile, in a tough message to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India has no intention to escalate tensions with the neighbouring nation but any military attacks on its soil will be met with a “very” firm response.

Jaishankar made the remarks at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The external affairs minister said the “barbaric” Pahalgam terror attack compelled India to carry out strikes on “cross-border” terror infrastructure on Wednesday.

“This attack compelled us to respond on May 7 by striking at cross-border terrorist infrastructure. Our response was targeted and measured,” he said.

“It is not our intention to escalate this situation. However, if there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it will be met with a very very firm response,” Jaishankar said.

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