Tensions between nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India have escalated dramatically following the launch of Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs by Pakistan, in what it describes as a strategic and proportionate response to recent Indian military aggression.
In a significant development, Pakistani drones have been sighted over the Indian capital, New Delhi, triggering alarm and raising serious questions about India’s air defense capabilities. Security experts warn that the drone incursions highlight glaring vulnerabilities in India’s aerial surveillance and response infrastructure.
According to defense sources, the operation began at dawn today with precision strikes on at least 12 high-value targets inside India. Pakistan reportedly launched its Fatah-1 missile system, resulting in the destruction of key Indian military assets, including:
- Udhampur and Pathankot airbases
- A BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas
Sources state that the drone activity over New Delhi is ongoing, and the presence of Pakistani UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in such a sensitive airspace has caused significant concern in Indian political and military circles.
Security analysts suggest that the drone overflights are likely part of a larger reconnaissance and psychological warfare strategy, aimed at asserting dominance and undermining India’s sense of security at its very core.
The Pakistani military has framed the operation as a measured response to Indian provocations, specifically referencing the attacks that reportedly targeted Pakistani civilian areas, religious sites, and airbases earlier this week.
So far, the Indian government has not issued an official response to the latest developments, including the strikes or drone presence. However, the silence from New Delhi amid growing unease is being closely watched by international observers.
The situation remains highly volatile, with military analysts warning that further escalation could push the region towards a larger and more dangerous conflict.
