Guwahati, May 9 -- Indian Armed Forces shot down hundreds of Pakistani drones that violated Indian airspace in a massive overnight intrusion between May 8 and 9.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, speaking during a media briefing, confirmed that Pakistan deployed 300-400 drones across 36 locations, from Leh to Sir Creek, in an attempt to target Indian military infrastructure. India responded swiftly, neutralizing the aerial threat using both kinetic and non-kinetic weapons.

"Our forces successfully intercepted and brought down a large number of drones, including an armed UAV attempting to strike the Bathinda military station," said Singh.

India immediately launched retaliatory drone strikes on four Pakistani air defence positions, destroyin...