Blackout imposed in Akhnoor, Rajouri, Jalandhar; sirens heard: What we know so far

NEW DELHI: Multiple explosions were reported at several Pakistani military bases early Saturday morning, as tensions with India reached a new high. A Reuters witness confirmed blasts at three bases, prompting fears of wider conflict in the region.

Meanwhile, three loud explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir ’s Akhnoor , Rajouri, and Udhampur, following which a complete blackout was imposed. Similarly, a blackout was enforced in Punjab’s Jalandhar after drone sightings were reported.

#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir | Houses and property damaged in Rajouri region after a continuous series of explosions pic.twitter.com/e12Yy67wbh

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025

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Pakistan ’s military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry addressed the media at 4 am, claiming Indian jets had fired air-to-surface missiles at three of their key airbases. He said most of the missiles were intercepted and that Pakistan Air Force assets remained safe.

Tensions have been escalating since India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir earlier this week, following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

Here's what we know so far:

• India carried out a retaliatory action after Pakistan launched an attack on 26 locations on friday night, news agency ANI reported.
• Pakistan claimed that Indian missiles targeted Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui airbases.
• Pakistan said its air defence systems intercepted most of the incoming missiles.
• Pakistan’s military stated that no air force assets were damaged.
• Pakistan alleged that some of the Indian missiles landed inside India and in Afghanistan.
• A counterattack was launched by Pakistan shortly after the press conference, according to state media, as quoted by PTI.
• Pakistan’s airspace was shut from 3.15 am to 12 noon, with further updates awaited.
• A blackout was enforced in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor following explosions and sirens.
• Another blackout was imposed in Jalandhar, Punjab, after drones were reportedly spotted.