India, May 9 -- India on Friday said that Pakistan launched between 300 and 400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek in a coordinated attempt to target Indian military installations.

"Our armed forces shot down many of these drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic means. One armed unmanned aerial vehicle was sent to strike the Bhatinda military station, but the attempt was foiled," said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during a media briefing.

She added that in retaliation, India deployed armed drones against four Pakistani air defence sites, successfully destroying one radar system.

The government confirmed that Pakistani drones and missiles violated Indian airspace during the intervening night of May 8 and 9. In response, I...