Pakistan fired 400 drones, used passenger planes as shields, in retaliation another of its air defense radars was destroyed

Press conference of Ministry of External Affairs – Photo: YouTube video grab- ANI

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs once again held a press conference on Friday May 9, 2025 regarding the cowardly actions of Pakistan, which is furious over ‘Operation Sindoor’. During this, the Indian Army exposed the evil face and intentions of Pakistan. Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gave information about the attacks by Pakistan on the night of 8 to 9 May.

It was told in the press conference that the Pakistani Army attacked Indian areas with the intention of targeting military infrastructure. Pakistan attempted infiltration at 36 places. 300 to 400 drones were sent from Pakistan. Investigation has revealed that the drones were Turkish-made. Despite this tense situation and the possibility of India’s retaliation, Pakistan did not close its civilian airspace. It is using it as a shield. We retaliated and destroyed another of its air defense systems.

Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, ‘Pakistan did not close its civilian airspace despite launching an unsuccessful unprovoked drone and missile attack at 8:30 pm on May 7. Pakistan is using civilian aircraft as a shield, knowing well that it will receive a swift air defense response after its attack on India. This is not safe for all civilian aircraft, including international aircraft flying near the international border between India and Pakistan. We are also showing you a screenshot, it shows data from Application Flight Radar 24 during a high air defense alert situation in the Punjab sector. As you have seen, the airspace on the Indian side is completely empty of civilian air traffic due to our announced closure. However, civilian aircraft are flying on the air route between Karachi and Lahore. The Indian Air Force has shown great restraint in its response, ensuring the safety of international civilian carriers.’