
Security officials cordon off the area near an Indian drone strike site in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (Xinhua) -- At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began.
Earlier in a media briefing, ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said one drone partially struck a military installation near Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province, injuring four personnel and causing minor damage to equipment. In a separate incident, one civilian was killed and another injured in the Miano area of Sindh province. ■

Security personnel vehicles arrive near an Indian drone strike site in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

A policeman stands guard near an Indian drone strike site in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

Security personnel stand guard near an Indian drone strike site in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

Locals gather near an Indian drone strike site in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

Policemen examine the area near an Indian drone strike site in Karachi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Str/Xinhua)

Civilians and security officials examine a damaged house after an Indian drone strike in Karachi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Str/Xinhua)

An Indian drone strike site is cordoned off in Karachi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Str/Xinhua)

A policeman examines an area near an Indian drone strike site in Karachi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Str/Xinhua)

A policeman stands guard near an Indian drone strike site in Karachi, Pakistan on May 8, 2025. At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured in a series of drone strikes by India targeting multiple locations in Pakistan since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani army, said 25 Harop drones had been shot down using a combination of electronic countermeasures and kinetic fire since the escalation began. (Str/Xinhua)



