Pakistan Targeted Jammu Airport, Satwari Cantt With Loitering Munitions; India Shoots Down Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jet News24 –

Reported By: Asif Suhaf

Pakistan targeted Jammu Airport, Satwari Cantt through drones on Thursday night. Blackout has happened across the city. Official sources said Satwari, Airport, Sunjuwan, Janipur, Chowadhi area were under attack from Pakistan.

Explosions can be heard as Indian air defence intercepted Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

#WATCH | Explosions can be heard as Indian air defence intercepts Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Visuals deferred by unspecified time.

Viewers note that the red light in the sky is the ignition of the ammunition cap from an anti-drone gun, and the explosion… pic.twitter.com/xDtfkudpdd

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

At least eight missiles directed from Pakistan at Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and neighbouring areas were intercepted and blocked by Indian air defence system. According to TV Reports, India shot down Pakistan’s F-16, two JF-17 fighter jets and three Pak drones at back Gate of Jammu University.

A complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district.

Heavy shelling from across the LOC was reported in Karnah Kupwara area of North Kashmir. Indian Army was giving a befitting reply.

#WATCH | J&K | A complete blackout has been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division; sirens are being heard. pic.twitter.com/Jgftczowww

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

The Pakistani Army also targeted Area’s around Sher-e-Kashmir Police academy and Army’s Northern Command. Indian forces activated all defence systems in Jammu and Kashmir.

A complete blackout has been enforced in Punjab’s Amritsar.

#WATCH | A complete blackout has been enforced in Amritsar, Punjab pic.twitter.com/ulAxYCeF4y

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

Pakistani drones intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Explosions can be heard, and flashes in the sky can be seen.

#WATCH | Pakistani drones intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Explosions can be heard, and flashes in the sky can be seen.

(Editors note: Background conversation is of ANI reporters witnessing live interception of Pakistani drones by Indian Air Defence ) pic.twitter.com/Ca1vpmNtjV

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

Meanwhile. US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications.”

US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce says, “Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and… pic.twitter.com/XmH9c1dwHI

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

In view of the current situation in the country, a control room has been set up by the Punjab Government.

According to the information given by the official spokesperson, for the convenience of people, the Finance Commissioner Revenue Disaster Management Control Room has unveiled the landline phone numbers 0172-2741803 and 0172-2749901. In case of any emergency, the above numbers can be contacted.