Explosions Rock Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor, and Udhampur Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Series of Explosions in Multiple Indian Regions Amid Rising Tensions

On the morning of Saturday, May 10, explosions rocked several locations across the Jammu and Kashmir region, including Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor, Udhampur, and Pathankot. Visuals from the affected areas showed smoke rising from the explosion sites, contributing to the rising concern over the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.

These developments follow Pakistan’s missile and drone attacks on 26 locations across India during the night, leading to heightened military and civilian alertness. The Indian air defense systems successfully intercepted all of the drone strikes, preventing significant damage.

Highlights:

• Explosions reported in Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor, Udhampur, and Pathankot.

• Smoke rising from the sites of explosions in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Pakistan’s missile and drone attacks targeted 26 Indian locations.

Fateh-2 Missile Targeting Delhi Intercepted by India’s Air Defense System

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Pakistan launched a Fateh-2 missile aimed at Delhi, which was successfully intercepted by India’s air defense systems near Sirsa, Haryana. The missile strike was part of a larger series of retaliatory actions from Pakistan, which had launched an aggressive drone offensive across India’s border regions the previous night.

India’s swift interception of the missile prevented any potential damage or casualties in the capital, but tensions continue to rise as both nations exchange strikes along the western border.

Highlights:

• Fateh-2 missile launched by Pakistan at Delhi, intercepted in Haryana.

• Indian air defense systems prevent potential damage to the capital.

Blackouts and Drone Attacks Across Jalandhar and Jammu

In light of the attacks, complete blackouts were ordered in both Jammu and Jalandhar on Saturday morning. This was done as a precautionary measure following the drone sightings and the escalation of hostilities in the region.

In Jalandhar, parts of a Pakistani drone were recovered after a blast occurred in Kanganiwal village. A local resident recounted witnessing a red flash overhead, followed by a massive explosion and the subsequent blackout. The explosion caused damage to water tanks, with no casualties reported but the power outage affecting daily life.

Highlights:

• Complete blackouts imposed in Jammu and Jalandhar.

• Pakistani drone debris recovered after a blast in Kanganiwal village.

• Explosion damage to water tanks in Jalandhar, but no reported casualties.

India Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Pakistani Airbases

In retaliation to Pakistan’s missile and drone attacks, India conducted airstrikes on several key Pakistani airbases. These strikes are part of India’s ongoing military action to neutralize Pakistan’s offensive capabilities in the region. The strikes are focused on destroying Pakistan’s defense infrastructure, further intensifying the military standoff that has escalated since the previous night.

Highlights:

• Indian airstrikes hit Pakistani airbases in retaliation to missile and drone attacks.

• The ongoing escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors continues to heighten global concern.