Below is a curated list of sources providing detailed information on Operation Sindoor, the Pakistani missile and drone attacks on Jammu, and the broader India-Pakistan tensions as of May 8, 2025. These sources include reputable news outlets, official statements, and posts on X, reflecting both factual reporting and public sentiment. All sources are cited in accordance with the provided guidelines, focusing on the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor, and Pakistan’s subsequent missile and drone strikes on Jammu and other Indian cities.
Primary Sources
- Ministry of Defence, Government of India
- Statement on Operation Sindoor, May 7, 2025. Describes the operation as a “focused, measured, and non-escalatory” strike on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Confirms no Pakistani military facilities were targeted.
- Press briefing, May 8, 2025. Details the neutralization of Pakistani drones and missiles targeting 15 Indian cities, including Jammu, using the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra and Integrated Counter UAS Grid.
- Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India
- Release on Operation Sindoor, May 6, 2025. Confirms 24 precision strikes in 25 minutes on nine terror camps, emphasizing India’s restraint and commitment to holding perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack accountable.
News Outlets
- NDTV
- “Operation Sindoor Live Updates: India Foils Pakistan’s Bid To Target Military Infra In 15 Cities,” May 8, 2025. Reports Pakistan’s failed drone and missile attacks on Jammu, Srinagar, and other cities, neutralized by Indian air defenses. Notes 16 civilian deaths from Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC).
- The Times of India
- “Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: ‘Now choice is with Pakistan’: Foreign secy Vikram Misri on de-escalation,” May 8, 2025. Quotes Misri rebutting Pakistan’s claims of downing Indian jets and emphasizing Pakistan’s role in escalating tensions via the Pahalgam attack.
- “Operation Sindoor: How India carried out precision strikes on Pakistan, PoK,” May 8, 2025. Details the tri-services operation targeting terror camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, with satellite imagery showing damage.
- India Today
- “Operation Sindoor: India strikes 9 terror camps in Pakistan, PoK in retaliation for Pahalgam attack,” May 7, 2025. Describes the joint Army, Navy, and Air Force operation, targeting nine sites, including Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur stronghold.
- “Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Huddle at Pak PM’s office as India hits Lahore air defence in counterstrike,” May 8, 2025. Reports India’s destruction of a Pakistani air defense system in Lahore and the interception of eight missiles in Jammu.
- The Hindu
- “Operation Sindoor: 12 civilians and one soldier killed in Pak shelling in J&K’s Poonch; Govt calls all-party meet today,” May 7, 2025. Notes heavy Pakistani shelling in Poonch and Rajouri, with global calls for de-escalation from Qatar, the UK, and others.
- “24 precision strikes in 25 minutes: India targets nine Pakistan terror bases,” May 7, 2025. Confirms strikes on terror camps in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bhimber, avoiding civilian and military targets.
- Al Jazeera
- “India launches Operation Sindoor, exchanges heavy fire with Pakistan,” May 7, 2025. Reports Pakistan’s claim of 31 civilian deaths from Indian strikes, including in Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad, and Pakistan’s alleged downing of five Indian jets, unconfirmed by India.
- “Operation Sindoor: What’s the significance of India’s Pakistan targets?” May 7, 2025. Analyzes strategic importance of targeted sites like Muridke, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba’s 2008 Mumbai attack training.
- CNN
- “‘Operation Sindoor:’ Why India attacked Pakistan and conflict has escalated dramatically,” May 8, 2025. Notes 16 civilian deaths from Pakistani shelling in Kashmir and Pakistan’s unverified claim of downing five Indian jets, with one Rafale crash possibly confirmed by French intelligence.
- The Independent
- “Operation Sindoor: What we know as India strikes Pakistan in response to Kashmir terror attack,” May 7, 2025. Details India’s strikes on Punjab and PoJK, Pakistan’s school closures, and U.S. calls for restraint from President Trump and Secretary Rubio.
- France24
- “‘Operation Sindoor’: India launches strikes on Pakistan as Islamabad vows retaliation,” May 7, 2025. Reports Pakistan’s claim of 26 civilian deaths and strikes on civilian sites, including mosques, contradicting India’s terror camp narrative.
- NBC News
- “India strikes Pakistan, escalating tensions over terrorist attack in Kashmir,” May 7, 2025. Notes Pakistan’s emergency declaration in Punjab and closure of Islamabad schools after Indian strikes.
- India TV
- “Operation Sindoor: India launches strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, PoK,” May 7, 2025. Lists targeted sites in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot, emphasizing the operation’s precision.
Posts on X
- @IndiaToday, May 8, 2025, 21:27 IST
- Reports Pakistani drones and missiles targeting Jammu neutralized by Indian air defenses, with IAF jets scrambled.
- Notes Jammu airstrip attack, blackout around the airstrip, and Srinagar airport on high alert.
- Describes Pakistani ceasefire violation in Poonch, killing 10 and injuring 33, with Indian retaliation destroying Pakistani posts.
- Confirms complete blackout in Jammu and Rajasthan, with Pakistan’s artillery targeting Jammu airport.
- @timesofindia, May 7, 2025, 21:00 IST
- Quotes Lt. General Satish Dua on India’s non-escalatory stance but readiness to respond if provoked.
- Cites UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning against military confrontation between India and Pakistan.
Additional Context
- Operation Sindoor: Launched on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir. India targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan (Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot) and PoJK (Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bhimber), using 24 missiles in 25 minutes, avoiding Pakistani military sites.
- Jammu Attack: On May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan attempted to strike military targets in 15 Indian cities, including Jammu, with drones and missiles. India’s S-400 system neutralized all threats, with debris confirming interceptions. Jammu faced air raid sirens and a blackout under Operation Abhyas, a civil defense drill.
- India-Pakistan Tensions: Escalated post-Pahalgam, with India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing borders. Pakistan’s LoC shelling killed 16 civilians, including in Poonch, prompting Indian counterstrikes on Pakistani air defenses in Lahore. Global leaders, including Trump, Guterres, and Rubio, urge de-escalation.
Notes
- Pakistani claims of civilian deaths (26-31) and downing Indian jets remain unverified by independent sources, with India denying jet losses.
- Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies, accessed by Reuters, confirms damage to terror camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke.
- Schools in Jammu’s border districts (Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, etc.) were closed for days due to heightened alert.
These sources provide a comprehensive view of the events, balancing official statements, media reports, and public reactions on X. For further details, refer to the cited web and post references.
