Israeli-made Harop drones used to target Pakistan

WEB DESK: The twelve drones fired within Pakistan airspace by Indian military, crossing various international borders are Israeli-made Harop drones, stated Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry while addressing the media on Thursday. All drones were shot down by the Pakistan military.

According to TRT World, India imported military hardware worth USD2.9 billion from Israel over the last decade, including radars, surveillance and combat drones, and missiles.

Chaudhry revealed that Indian forces violated Pakistan’s airspace last night. “The Indian aggression is a severe breach of international laws,” he said.

Earlier following the Pakistan air force’s downing of five Indian aircraft on Wednesday, the share prices of the countries respective air craft providers rose and plunged. The Rafale fighter jets used by the Indian air force are created by Dassault Aviation, a French company. Three of the five Indian aircrafts shot down were Rafale jets. The company’s share price fell by about 1.7 per cent on the Paris Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The day range was between €327.80 and €322.20.

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DG ISPR further stated that Pakistan Army successfully shot down 12 drones across different regions, including one in Chhor, Sindh. “Debris is being collected from various locations for investigation,” he added.

According to the  spokesperson, drone strikes were attempted in Lahore (Walton), Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Chhor, and near Karachi (Malir). The Pakistan Army intercepted and downed 12 Indian drones in total.

Four Pakistan Army soldiers sustained injuries in the Lahore drone strikes, while in Mianwali, a civilian was martyred and another injured, he said.

Pakistan shoots down Indian drones across the country

“In Karachi’s vicinity as well, a hostile drone was brought down,” DG ISPR confirmed. Debris from the destroyed drones is being collected from various sites.

“These are repeated acts of Indian intrusion, and they will not go unanswered,” said the military spokesperson, adding that the armed forces are on high alert and fully prepared to respond.

The military spokesperson reassured the nation that all soldiers are on high alert and any future violations will meet a strong response.

Director General ISPR has confirmed that Pakistan Army remains fully alert and ready to respond to any threat following what he called “serious violations” by India.