Islamabad has said separately it shot down 25 Indian drones as tensions continue to mount after Wednesday's strikes.

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India has accused Pakistan's armed forces of numerous attacks using drones and other munitions along India's western border on the night of May 9, reports Reuters. According to the Indian army, Pakistani troops have committed “numerous ceasefire violations” along the de facto border between the countries in Kashmir.