Pakistan drones target Jaisalmer, Indian Air Defence fires back, blast projectiles
In an attempt to retaliate following Ops Sindoor, Pakistan has targeted Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on May 08. In a befitting reply, the Indian Air Defence guns are in action and firing back at Pakistan's munitions. Explosions can be heard, and flashes in the sky can be seen as complete blackout has been enforced throughout the city. A complete blackout has been enforced in multiple cities of J&K and Punjab's Amritsar. Show more 02:32
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