Shortly before 9 pm, loud explosions were heard from Jammu, followed by clamour of sirens and a blackout. The attack is still in progress. Cellphone services are down.
Jammu:Pakistan, hours after its foiled attempt to target 15 Indian cities, launched attack on parts of Jammu and Kashmir in an enormous escalation. While the border areas along the Line of Control and International border -- RS Pura, Arnia, Samba, Hiranagar -- are under heavy shelling, Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is facing air strikes.
Eight missiles were shot at RS Pura, Arnia, Samba, Hiranagar - areas with heavy military installations -- which were all intercepted by the Air Defence Units.
Shortly before 9 pm, loud explosions were heard from Jammu followed by clamour of sirens and a blackout. Cellphone videos sent by locals showed lights streaking across the sky, indicating interception of the missiles and drones by the Air Defence System of the Indian armed forces.
With the activation of the Air Defence System, the sky is lighting up every other minute. On the ground, there is considerable tension. Cellphone services are down in parts of the city -- an extra hurdle for locals trying to get in touch with friends and relatives.
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