India-Pakistan conflict: Indian Army says it destroyed Pakistani drones near Amritsar
Pakistani attempt to violate India’s sovereignty, endanger civilian lives unacceptable: Defence ministry
The Indian defence ministry has said that Pakistan’s “continued escalation along the western front through drone incursions and munitions is a matter of grave concern”.
The ministry was referring to Pakistan having launched armed drones over the Khasa cantonment near Amritsar on Saturday morning, according to the Indian Army. The Indian military said on Saturday that the drones were “instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units”.
“This blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilian lives is unacceptable,” the ministry said.
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“[Rubio] continued to urge both parties to find ways to deescalate and offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” said Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Indian Army says it destroyed Pakistani drones over Amritsar’s Khasa cantonment
Pakistan continued to launch drones and other munitions along India’s western border, the Indian Army said on Saturday.
“In one such incident, today at approximately 5 am, multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar,” the Army said, adding that the drones were “instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units”.