India says Pakistan launched air attacks using 'drones and missiles'; Pakistan military says shot down 25 Indian drones


A damaged temple complex at the Indian-run town of Poonch on Thursday (May 8, 2025). - AFP

NEW DELHI (AFP): India's government said Thursday that Pakistan launched an overnight air attack using "drones and missiles", before New Delhi retaliated to destroy an air defence system in Lahore.

"Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets... using drones and missiles," India's defence ministry said in a statement, adding that "these were neutralised" by air defence systems.

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