Pakistan's military has claimed that it has intercepted 25 Israeli-made Herop drones allegedly launched by India.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army’s media wing, said, “So far, 25 Israeli-made Herop drones have been shot down by the Pakistani military,” citing the use of technical equipment and weapons.
“Debris from Israeli-made Herop drones is being recovered from various areas of Pakistan,” the statement added.
Pakistan shoots down Indian drone in the city of Lahore, officials say
“Pakistan forces are giving a befitting reply to the enemy and are destroying all its intentions,” it concluded.
Meanwhile, a BBC report says India has stated it thwarted Pakistani attempts to target military sites with “drones and missiles” in the northern and western regions during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
Sources: Al Jazeera and BBC