Drones and missiles lit up the skies between India and Pakistan early Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in cross-border tensions. Military officials confirmed a series of nighttime strikes targeting airbases and border regions, with debris from munitions found across four states. 💣
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian military accused Pakistan of using “unmanned combat aerial vehicles” and missiles to attack locations spanning from Kashmir to Gujarat. The Indian military retaliated with precision airstrikes on Pakistani Air Force bases, according to official statements. 🛩️⚔️
Residents in Jammu, Srinagar, and Punjab reported hearing explosions overnight, some describing it as “the loudest clashes in years.” Eyewitness accounts on social media showed plumes of smoke near border areas, though neither side has disclosed casualty figures. 📱🔥
Analysts warn the situation remains fluid, with both nations conducting emergency security meetings. The exchanges occurred along the Line of Control in Kashmir—a decades-old flashpoint—and follow recent diplomatic strains over regional security policies. 🌐⚡
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