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India Targets Pakistan's Air Defense in Major Operation

5/8/2025

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India's Operation Sindoor has struck a significant blow to Pakistan's HQ-9 air defense units, with explosions reported in ten cities, including Lahore and Sialkot. This raises alarms about Pakistan's military preparedness. While Pakistan asserts it has downed Indian drones, confirmation is still awaited. India, however, insists it will not escalate tensions unless provoked.

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India's Operation Sindoor has struck a significant blow to Pakistan's HQ-9 air defense units, with explosions reported in ten cities, including Lahore and Sialkot. This raises alarms about Pakistan's military preparedness. While Pakistan asserts it has downed Indian drones, confirmation is still awaited. India, however, insists it will not escalate tensions unless provoked.