Tensions in the Skies: Drone Conflict Intensifies Between India and Pakistan

The U.S. Consulate in Lahore has instructed staff to shelter in place due to drone-related threats. This follows reports of drone explosions and downed drones in the area. Pakistan claimed to have shot down 25 Indian drones, while India reported targeting Pakistani military objectives, highlighting growing tensions.

The United States Consulate General in Lahore, Pakistan, has issued a directive instructing its personnel to shelter in place due to reports of drone activity, including explosions and downed drones, according to an announcement by the State Department on Thursday.

Reports indicate that local authorities might be evacuating areas near Lahore’s main airport, as stated by the consulate. These developments mirror the broader conflict between India and Pakistan, with Pakistan claiming it shot down 25 drones from India. Meanwhile, India has asserted it successfully thwarted Pakistan's attempts to target military sites using drones and missiles, escalating the confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations.

The incident underscores the persistent volatility and heightened military tensions in the region, emphasizing the precarious relationship between neighboring India and Pakistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)