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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Southern Command troops hold exercise in Sir Creek sector for operational readiness
Pune: Troops of the Southern Command, along with the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, recently conducted an exercise in the sensitive Sir Creek sector of Kutch in Gujarat to strengthen their operational readiness in the region. The multi-day exercise was crucial against the backdrop of the recent Operation Sindoor , in which units deployed in the region destroyed multiple Pakistani drones. The Southern Command is responsible for the security of the creek, which is a 96-km-long tidal estuary. It separates the Kutch region of Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have elements deployed in the region to oversee the sea parts and vast marshy areas. Operating in this area requires both ground forces and naval deployment. So, it is essential for them to work in tandem to achieve operational requirements. "During the exercise, troops conducted battlefield drills and also displayed their naval power. A team of divers also showed their exceptional capabilities to perform duties underwater in the region," a source told TOI. An official X handle of the Southern Command states, "#Baldeaglebrigade conducted a multiagency #exercise to rehearse battlefield drills in the Creek sector of #Kutch. All stakeholders displayed excellent #Synergy while executing integrated #Training, thereby strengthening operational readiness." The boats of various classes and speed boats carrying armed personnel participated in the exercise to display their power and synergy, said the source. "The troops of Indian Army also used an all-terrain specialised vehicle in deep water to carry out the amphibious drill. Divers showed their stealth by diving deep into the water. Personnel of the infantry battalion also performed operational drills in marshy terrain," added the source. The units that neutralised enemy drones during Operation Sindoor also used various drones for tactical use during the exercise, depicting a wartime scenario, added the officials. Meanwhile, Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XXI Corps of the Command, reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness of the troops. "The GOC also observed advanced drone training and appreciated the innovative tactics and integration of new technologies aimed at enhancing the formation's combat effectiveness," said an official from the Command.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
IDF troops destroy Hamas military assets in schools throughout Gaza
Over 800 explosive devices and other weapons that had been hidden throughout Gaza have been found and confiscated. IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, operating under the Southern Command, have destroyed a tunnel under a building that previously served as a school in Khan Yunis, and discovered explosives in another building that previously also operated as a school in Shejaia, the IDF said Friday evening. The explosives found in the former school were hidden inside UNRWA sacks. Over 800 explosive devices and other weapons that had been hidden in courtyards and buildings throughout Gaza have been found and confiscated. Dozens of tunnels have been unearthed, investigated, and destroyed, according to the military. "Hamas terrorists systematically plant explosive devices in building courtyards, with the intent to harm IDF forces operating in the area," the military said in its statement. Troops have been operating across the strip to destroy terrorist infrastructure. Defense Minister Isarel Katz said earlier on X/Twitter that the IDF is operating with "full force" to achieve the goals of the war, which include releasing all the hostages in Gaza and destroying Hamas. Katz said that in every location the IDF operates, after it clears the area of terrorists and infrastructure, it remains there to hold the position. A critical juncture has been crossed on the way to achieving the objectives of the latest operation in Gaza. Thursday night was one of the most intense since the beginning of the IDF's "Gideon's Chariots" operation in Gaza, according to testimonies from Israeli soldiers on the ground. Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Army team rescues 16 from flood-hit village in Ahilyanagar district
1 2 3 4 5 6 Pix mailed Pune: A Southern Command army team rescued 16 people from flood-hit Khadki village in Ahilyanagar district on Tuesday. This area, located approximately 140km from Pune, experienced severe waterlogging due to incessant and heavy rain, resulting in waist-deep water that marooned the residents. The village is about 20km from the Army's Armoured Corps Centre and School and the situation grew critical when the water level continued to rise. "Our teams carried out a rescue operation for several hours during the night to evacuate the villagers. As of Wednesday morning, the water had receded,"a senior Army officer told TOI. The Command's disaster relief teams are on alert in their area of responsibility in the southern sector. "Our teams are equipped with boats to conduct any disaster relief operations. Detachments from medical, corps of signals, and engineers' taskforce are on standby to assist the main rescue personnel operating in flood-affected regions," the officer added. The Southern Command rescued thousands of citizens from flood-affected areas in in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala last year. "In Pune's Ektanagar, for instance, our team rescued hundreds of citizens trapped by the flood," the officials stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In the last week, troops from Aundh military station conducted a two-day joint exercise called 'Megh Rahat' with several agencies to respond to flood relief operations during the monsoon in the city. "This joint exercise is important to execute seamless disaster relief operations," the station's officers said.
Roya News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israeli' military targets dozens of sites in Gaza in ‘Gideon's Chariots' operation
The 'Israeli' military announced the continuation of its offensive against the Gaza Strip as part of a military operation named 'Gideon's Chariots' Over the past 24 hours, the 'Israeli' army targeted multiple locations across the Gaza Strip. According to 'Israeli' army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, forces from the Southern Command, supported by military intelligence and the Shin Bet security service, carried out a series of attacks against Palestinian resistance groups. Adraee claimed that the strikes hit and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions. He also stated that a number of Palestinians were neutralized in various areas throughout the Gaza Strip. Additionally, the 'Israeli' Air Force conducted more than 75 air raids targeting launch platforms, military buildings, infrastructure alleged to be used for military purposes, and weapons stockpiles.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
70 Pakistan drones destroyed in Gujarat, Rajasthan during Operation Sindoor
PUNE: IAF and Southern Command 's Air Defence brigade neutralised approximately 70 Pakistani drones, including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya in Gujarat and Rajasthan, during Operation Sindoor, reports Sandip Dighe. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth recently toured the forward area units and interacted with troops deployed in the area of operation of the command. Southern Command posted on X: 'Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, general officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Command, visited Bald Eagle Brigade (75th independent infantry brigade in Bhuj) to assess the prevailing security situation in Rann Of Kutch...' Army sources said recovered wreckage of the drones was shown to the commander at the brigade headquarters. The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector are equipped with a range of air defence systems , including vintage technologies like L-70 guns, Zu-23mm units, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-unmanned aerial system equipment to address aerial threats, sources said.
