India intercepted over 600 drones fired by Pakistan from Leh to Sir Creek across 36 locations on May 8 evening. The wave of drone attack was aimed at Indian military camps and strategic assets, representing one of the most large-scale aerial incursions ever.

Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported that Pakistan launched 300 to 400 drones, some of which were Turkish, in an attempt to probe India's air defense capabilities as well as to collect intelligence. Indian troops successfully defused the airborne threats utilizing cutting-edge defense technologies, such as the S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile systems, Barak-8 missiles, Akash surface-to-air missiles, and locally produced anti-drone technologies by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

In an alarming turn of events, India condemned Pakistan for leaving its civilian airspace open during the attacks and essentially utilizing commercial aircraft as shields against Indian retaliation. This practice has come under the disapproving lens of Indian authorities, who termed it a flagrant violation of international aviation safety norms.

The drone attacks were focused on several areas, such as Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Indian defense forces indicated that major military establishments in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were the targeted sites. Although most drones were intercepted, some caused light damage, and there were also reports of injuries to civilians.

In response, India conducted precision attacks on Pakistani military installations, such as the destruction of an air defense radar installation. These counterattacks were one aspect of India's overall plan to neutralize immediate threats and deter further aggression.

The latest upsurge is the culmination of a series of aggressive exchanges between the two countries, including India's previous missile attacks on Pakistani soil, which caused heavy casualties. Both sides have since exchanged fierce cross-border artillery and drone attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and mass displacement along the Line of Control.

Reactions internationally have been tentative, with the United States declaring that the dispute is an internal affair between Pakistan and India and showing no desire to become involved. Other nations, such as Iran, have volunteered to act as mediators, calling on both sides to show restraint and to pursue diplomatic negotiations.