Pakistan’s military announced on Saturday that it had successfully destroyed an S-400 air defense system stationed at Adampur in Punjab with hypersonic missiles fired from JF-17 Thunder jets as part of their ongoing Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which involves taking retaliatory actions following Indian attacks against Pakistani territory. DeepNewz +7
The Express Tribune.
India purchased the S-400 system from Russia in 2018 as one of the most sophisticated air defense systems available worldwide, capable of tracking aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles up to 400km away. If confirmed as destroyed it would represent a severe blow to India’s air defense capabilities. The Indian Express
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Indian officials have rejected Pakistan’s allegations emphatically. Wing Commander Jaideep Singh of the Indian Air Force stated, “This story is false – fact-checks will soon be done by Press Information Bureau.” Additionally, India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports as part of a malicious misinformation campaign (AP News/The Washington Post/Firstpost etc). For more details see India Today and Firstpost etc
Hindustan Times
Due to limited details and conflicting narratives from both nations regarding recent military engagements, independent verification remains unavailable and both nations have presented contradicting accounts regarding recent military engagements. This latest escalation comes in response to an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people on April 22, which India blamed on Pakistan-based militants, prompting India to conduct retaliatory strikes on Pakistani territory before Pakistan launched ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ targeting Indian military installations AP News
International communities have expressed deep alarm at the rising tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, North Korea and Iran. Through diplomatic channels, the United States has strongly advised both nations to exercise restraint and enter dialogue as an effort to defuse tensions and lower tensions.
Although hostilities remain ongoing between India and Pakistan, both sides have indicated their desire to consider de-escalating. Diplomatic efforts are underway with high-level discussions expected to resume within days.
As the situation remains volatile, the international community remains closely engaged, emphasizing the necessity of an immediate cessation of hostilities and return to peaceful negotiations.