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Pakistan says 1 killed, five injured by Indian attack drones amid escalating military confrontation

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Pakistan said its military brought down at least a dozen Indian attack drones in an overnight aerial assault that killed a civilian and injured four soldiers, with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of "serious provovation."

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  1. New York Post

    India fires attack drones into Pakistan, several shot down: Pakistani military (opens New York Post)

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    Pakistan's military claimed it shot down 12 drones from India that violated its airspace.

  2. UPI

    Pakistan says 1 killed, five injured by Indian attack drones amid escalating military confrontation (opens UPI)

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    Pakistan said its military brought down at least a dozen Indian attack drones in an overnight aerial assault that killed a civilian and injured four soldiers, with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of "serious provovation."

  3. WMUR

    Pakistan shoots down Indian drone in the city of Lahore (opens WMUR)

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    The drone incident follows Indian missile strikes on Pakistani locations that killed 31 civilians a day earlier, including women and children, according to officials.

  4. The Hill

    Pakistan says it shot down drones from India one day after strikes (opens The Hill)

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    Pakistan said it shot down drones from India one day after India launched strikes on Pakistani-controlled territory, according to The Associated Press. The Pakistani military said Indian attack drones that reached the country resulted in injuries to four soldiers, the AP reported.

  5. The Republic

    Pakistan says it shot down 12 Indian drones and 1 attacked military target (opens The Republic)

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    LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s air defense system shot down a dozen Indian drones overnight, as one attacked a military target near the eastern city of Lahore, causing damage and wounding soldiers, officials said Thursday.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Pakistan’s military says India’s strikes across the border are an ‘act of war’, promising to hit back.

  7. Latin Times

    Pakistan Shoots Down 25 Indian Drones Near Military Installations (opens Latin Times)

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    At least 45 deaths were reported from both sides following Wednesday's violence, including children.

  8. Fox News

    Pakistan shoots down more than two dozen drones launched by India (opens Fox News)

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    Pakistan army spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif said the military downed 25 drones launched by India amid tensions between the two countries.

  9. Delaware Public Media

    The latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Pakistan shot down Indian drones on Thursday that were flying over major cities, Pakistan's military spokesman said. This comes after India launched multiple strikes across Pakistan on Tuesday.

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