New Delhi (May 8): In a major development, India has reportedly used its “Sudarshan Chakra” for the first time in a counterattack against Pakistan. The name “Sudarshan Chakra” has been given by the Indian military to the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, which played a crucial role in neutralizing incoming missile threats from Pakistan late last night.
According to reports, Pakistan had launched a missile strike targeting Indian military positions, but the moment those missiles entered Indian airspace, the S-400 system automatically activated, intercepting and destroying them mid-air. In response to this provocation, India launched a retaliatory drone attack, destroying Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ-16 air defense systems.
India’s S-400 air defense system is one of the most advanced in the world. It can detect and destroy aerial threats like fighter jets, ballistic missiles, and drones from as far as 600 kilometers away. This system plays a key role in India’s national security and defense strategy.
Just a day after multiple missile hits killed over two dozen people, India reportedly launched a drone offensive targeting 15 Pakistani cities. According to the Pakistan Army, at least four soldiers were injured in the attacks.
Sources say that India used Israeli-made Harpy drones, and 25 of them were involved in the mission. While Pakistani officials confirmed that several drones were shot down, the Indian Ministry of Defence has not officially confirmed the use of drones, only stating that it targeted air defense locations across Pakistan.
Massive explosions were reported near Walton Airport in Lahore, triggering sirens and panic among civilians, according to Reuters and local media. Videos showed people running out of their homes and plumes of smoke rising into the air.
In Rawalpindi, reports claimed that India targeted the cricket stadium and military headquarters, though these have not yet been confirmed by official sources.