How distance and defence keep south India out of missile range
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Targeted North
Pakistan’s missile and drone strikes in May 2025 have all focused on Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan—leaving South India untouched.
Safe Distance
South India's geographical buffer keeps it out of range for most of Pakistan’s missile systems, like Fateh-2 and Shaheen variants.
S-400 Net
India’s S-400s, stationed in Pathankot and Gujarat, provide a powerful shield where the threat is highest—well before anything could move south.
BMD Layered
The PAD and AAD interceptors form a multi-altitude defense net that can neutralize ballistic threats even before they near southern skies.
Long-Range Risk
Pakistan would need rare, long-range missiles to hit the south—and those are tightly monitored by Indian early-warning systems.
No Strikes
As of now, there are zero credible reports of any drone or missile attack targeting South Indian cities or assets.
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Quiet Sector
Unlike northern airspace, southern skies remain undisturbed—free of alerts, interceptions, or military engagements this crisis.
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Defence Depth
Even if a missile were fired toward the south, India’s multi-layered air defense ensures interception far before it could hit a populated zone.
Deterrence Holds
India’s swift retaliation and 100% interception rate in the north may be dissuading Pakistan from escalating toward the south.