In this screengrab from a video released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 9, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri speaks during a special briefing on 'Operation Sindoor', amid the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict, in New Delhi. (MEA via PTI Photo)
Pakistan used 300-400 Turkish drones to target Indian cities: MEA
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan made outrageous claims and was spreading misinformation instead of owning up to its actions
India on Friday (May 9) said Pakistan used Turkish Asisguard Songar drones to target 36 locations in the country and were shot down by Indian armed forces.
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At a special press briefing on 'Operation Sindoor' by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said, “On the night of May 7 and 8, the Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border with the intention of targeting military infrastructure. Not only this, the Pakistani army also fired heavy-calibre weapons along the Line of Control.”
"Around 300 to 400 drones were used (by Pakistan) to attempt infiltration at 36 locations. Forensic investigation of the wreckage of the drones is being done. Initial reports suggest that they are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones,” she added.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh were also present at the press briefing.
Pakistan spreading misinformation: Misri
Misri told the media that Pakistan made outrageous claims and was spreading misinformation instead of owning up to its actions.
“These provocative and escalatory actions taken by Pakistan last night were targeted at Indian cities and civilian infrastructure in addition to military establishments. Indian armed forces responded proportionately, adequately, and responsibly. The official and blatantly farcical denial of these attacks that Pakistan carried out, by the Pakistani state machinery, is another example of their duplicity and the new depths they are plumbing to,” he said.
“Instead of owning up to its actions, Pakistan made the preposterous and outrageous claims that it is the Indian armed forces that are targeting its own cities like Amritsar and trying to blame Pakistan. They are well-versed in such actions as their history would show. Pakistan spread disinformation that India targeted the Nankama Sahib Gurdwara through a drone attack, which is yet another blatant lie. Pakistan is trying desperately to impart a communal hue to the situation with an intention to create a communal discord,” he added.