The United States urged its citizens in Lahore to leave either the city or on the spot after reports on “explosives of drones, shot down drones and possible air space”.
In his statement, the US Consulate General in Lahore confirmed that all consulate was ordered to hide in place. “Due to the news of the explosion of drones, shot down drones and possible air space invasions in Lahore and near it, the US General Consulate in Lahore ordered all the consulate to hide in place,” he said.
Recommended evacuation plans
Advice asked US citizens to have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance, keep travel documents up -to -date and accessible and monitor local media. “US citizens who find themselves in the field of active conflict should leave if they can safely. If it is not safe to leave, they should protect themselves on the spot,” the consulate added.
Reports also indicate that authorities can evacuate areas near Lahore main airport, which increases concerns about civilian security.
The US Consulate stressed that American citizens need to enroll in an intelligent traveler (STEP) to receive early updates. “The US Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan will send updates as needed through our messaging system,” he said.
Indian Drones focuses on air defense Lahore
The escalation comes after India has performed accurate strokes using Harpy Drones, which are designed to neutralize radar systems. Indian armed forces allegedly focused and neutralized Lahore’s air defense systems after Pakistan’s attempt to involve Indian military targets on May 7.
SINDOOR OPERATION: Retaliation for Pahalgam attack
The Indian army performed the Sindoor 7th Operation on May and destroyed nine terrorist sites deep inside Pakistan and POt in retaliation for the terrorist attack of Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. “More than 100 terrorists have been removed by a number of accurate strikes running in the early hours of Wednesday,” she said with sources quoting, adding that accurate victim data is still evaluated.
Goals across Pakistan and Pojk
Indian forces focused on four terrorist camps in Pakistan-Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sarjal and Mehmoon Joya-a Five in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POKK), including places in Bhimber, Kotlil and Muzaffarabad.
Pakistani attacks thwarted by Indian air defense
Sudarshan Chakra Indian Air Force Sudarshan Chakra has successfully captured Pakistani drones and missiles focused on more destinations in northern and western India. “The goals were successfully neutralized in the operation,” domain experts said. Official government confirmation is expected.
The attempts to strike were covered by areas such as Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot and several others, but were thwarted by Indian integrated UAS grid systems and air defense. Remains from Pakistani attacks are obtained, providing evidence of strike attempts.
Hard shelling by Pakistan along the LOC
Meanwhile, Pakistan intensified shelling along the control line (LOC) using mortar and heavy artillery in areas such as buywar, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri. Sixteen civilians, including three women and five children, reportedly lost their lives in cross -border fire.
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