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Hans India
2 days ago
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- Hans India
9 Pak aircraft were destroyed in Op Sindoor: Sources
New Delhi: Six Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, two high-value surveillance aircraft, over ten armed drones, and a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft were destroyed in Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory military action following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, a post-conflict assessment of the military engagement in early May has revealed heavy damage to Pakistani aerial and ground military assets. The six PAF fighter jets were downed during aerial operations. These aircraft were engaged and destroyed in air-to-air combat as part of the retaliatory response by Indian air defence units. The engagements occurred within Pakistani Punjab and parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The downing of these jets, according to sources, was confirmed via radar tracking and thermal signatures captured by Indian ground-based missile systems and airborne early warning assets. The Pakistani aircraft vanished from tracking grids after impact confirmations, the sources said. One of the key hits during the four-day engagement was the destruction of a high-value airborne surveillance platform. According to sources, the target was either an electronic countermeasure (ECM) platform or an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, neutralised at an estimated range of 300 kilometres using India's long-range strike asset, the Sudarshan. Another AEW&C aircraft of Swedish origin, reportedly stationed at Pakistan's Bholari airbase, was destroyed during a subsequent air-to-surface cruise missile strike. Satellite imagery showed the complete destruction of the hangar housing the aircraft. In a separate operation, a PAF C-130 Hercules was destroyed during a targeted drone strike over Pakistani Punjab. The C-130 was being used for logistical support and was parked at a forward operating base near Multan when the drone strike occurred, sources said. The IAF also undertook precision strikes against unmanned systems. During an operation involving Rafale and Su-30 jets, a hangar housing multiple Chinese-origin Wing Loong series medium-altitude, long-endurance drones was destroyed. According to sources, over ten UCAVs were destroyed in this single strike. Additionally, Indian air defence units intercepted and downed several Pakistani UCAVs over Indian airspace during the conflict, particularly over sectors in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan.
NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
9 Pakistani Aircraft Were Destroyed In Operation Sindoor Strikes: Sources
New Delhi: Six Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, two high-value surveillance aircraft, over ten armed drones, and a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft were destroyed in Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory military action following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. According to sources, a post-conflict assessment of the military engagement in early May has revealed heavy damage to Pakistani aerial and ground military assets. The six PAF fighter jets were downed during aerial operations. These aircraft were engaged and destroyed in air-to-air combat as part of the retaliatory response by Indian air defence units. The engagements occurred within Pakistani Punjab and parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The downing of these jets, according to sources, was confirmed via radar tracking and thermal signatures captured by Indian ground-based missile systems and airborne early warning assets. The Pakistani aircraft vanished from tracking grids after impact confirmations, sources said. NDTV first reported it on Monday, which can be watched here: Here's a breakdown of the Pakistani assets destroyed in Operation Sindoor: Two High-Value Surveillance Aircraft Neutralised One of the key hits during the four-day engagement was the destruction of a high-value airborne surveillance platform. According to sources, the target was either an electronic countermeasure (ECM) platform or an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, neutralised at an estimated range of 300 kilometres using India's long-range strike asset, the Sudarshan. Another AEW&C aircraft of Swedish origin, reportedly stationed at Pakistan's Bholari airbase, was destroyed during a subsequent air-to-surface cruise missile strike. Satellite imagery showed the complete destruction of the hangar housing the aircraft. C-130 Hercules Destroyed In a separate operation, a PAF C-130 Hercules was destroyed during a targeted drone strike over Pakistani Punjab. The C-130 was being used for logistical support and was parked at a forward operating base near Multan when the drone strike occurred, sources said. The IAF also undertook precision strikes against unmanned systems. During an operation involving Rafale and Su-30 jets, a hangar housing multiple Chinese-origin Wing Loong series medium-altitude, long-endurance drones was destroyed. According to sources, over ten UCAVs were destroyed in this single strike. Additionally, Indian air defence units intercepted and downed several Pakistani UCAVs over Indian airspace during the conflict, particularly over sectors in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. India's Strike Depth A previously undisclosed Pakistani military dossier on Operation Bunyan un Marsoos, Islamabad's codename for its military operation, has surfaced, revealing that India struck at least seven more targets than acknowledged in official Indian statements. According to maps and data in the dossier, Indian airstrikes targeted facilities in Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad (Sindh), Gujrat (Punjab), Bahawalnagar, Attock, and Chor. The additional strike locations, all of which host key Pakistani military or dual-use infrastructure, confirm that Indian air operations reached far deeper into Pakistani territory than previously known. India's military response began on the night of May 6-7 with coordinated strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistani Punjab and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Nine key targets were identified, including the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur, Lashkar-e-Taiba's camp in Muridke, and facilities in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot, Bhimber, and Chakwal. Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies confirmed substantial damage to several of these locations, particularly the training camps in PoJK. Indian officials maintain that the initial strikes were confined to anti-terror operations and did not target Pakistani military establishments until Pakistan initiated cross-border drone and missile strikes on Indian civilian and military locations on May 8. Following India's initial strikes, Pakistan launched drones and ballistic projectiles toward India's western frontier. Civilian targets in Rajasthan and military installations in Jammu and Gujarat were among those hit. In response, India widened its offensive to include 11 Pakistani air bases: Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skardu, Bholari, and Jacobabad. Ceasefire and Aftermath On the afternoon of May 10, following intense diplomatic pressure and battlefield setbacks, Pakistan's DGMO, Major General Kashif Abdullah, contacted his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, requesting an immediate ceasefire. Subsequently, India agreed to halt military operations but reiterated that retaliatory action would resume if provoked.
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
6 fighter jets, one C-130, several cruise missiles-drones... Operation Sindoor leaves Pakistan to beg..., faces loss of Rs....
6 fighter jets, one C-130, several cruise missiles-drones... Operation Sindoor leaves Pakistan to beg..., faces loss of Rs.... In the clashes between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has caused major damage to the Pakistani Air Force. Recently it has come to light that the Air Force had destroyed 6 Pakistani fighter planes, a C-130 aircraft, several cruise missiles, UAVs during Operation Sindoor. The conflict began in the intervening night of May 6-7 when India attacked terrorist camps in Pakistan's Punjab and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The confrontation continued until the afternoon of 10 May, when Pakistan called for a ceasefire due to heavy losses. According to information received from sources, technical investigation by the Indian Air Force has revealed that 6 Pakistani fighter jets were shot down in the air battle. Also, an important aircraft which was either a surveillance (AEW&C) or electronic warfare aircraft was shot down with the help of a 'Sudarshan' missile from about 300 kilometers away. Apart from this, another AEW&C aircraft was destroyed with an air-to-surface cruise missile at Bholari airbase. There were some fighter jets at the Bholari airbase but since Pakistan is still not clearing the debris from there, the losses on the ground are not being officially counted, sources added. A C-130 transport aircraft was shot down in an Indian drone attack in Pakistan's Punjab region. The Indian Air Force used only air-launched cruise missiles in this conflict, not ground-launched missiles like the BrahMos. Also, the Air Force's Rafale and Sukhoi-30 aircraft attacked a Pakistani hangar, destroying several Chinese 'Wing Loong' drones. In this four-day battle, India also intercepted many cruise and ballistic missiles coming from Pakistan in the air.
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10-05-2025
- Politics
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Did India's strike on 6 Pakistan airbases lead to ceasefire talks?
After four days of escalation, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire. This comes after India struck six Pakistani air bases – Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian – early Saturday. The 'precision attacks' came after the Pakistani military launched strikes at over 20 locations along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC), as well as air bases in Punjab read more India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed on Saturday (May 10) evening after United States President Donald Trump's announcement on social media. This comes after the Indian Armed Forces carried out 'precision attacks' on several of Pakistan's military targets early today. This was in response to Islamabad launching attacks at 26 locations along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) last night. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pakistan also fired missiles at several air bases in Punjab last night, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said in a press briefing today. 'In a swift and calibrated response, Indian Armed Forces carried out precision attacks only on identified military targets. These included technical infrastructure, command and control centres, radar sites and weapon storage areas,' she said. The targeted Pakistani military sites included Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian. Singh said India ensured 'minimum collateral damage' while retaliating against Pakistan's offensive. But why were these sites chosen? What's their significance? We will answer. Nur Khan air base, Chaklala India targeted the Nur Khan air base in the garrison city of Rawalpindi's Chaklala. The air base houses Pakistan's Saab Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet. The C-130s and IL-78 aircraft are also stationed there, as per ThePrint report. The Nur Khan air base is reportedly the headquarters of Pakistan's Air Mobility Command. It is crucial for strategic operations and VIP transport. The air base has played a key role in Pakistan's cross-border drone and missile attacks in the last 72 hours, officials in the Indian Air Force (IAF) told NDTV. Several of Pakistan's prominent squadrons are based here. The hitting of the Nur Khan air base is a big jolt for the neighbouring country. Commuters drive through a street in the cantonment area near Nur Khan air base after Indian strikes, in Rawalpindi, on May 10, 2025. AFP Murid air base India chose the PAF Murid base likely because it became the hub for Pakistan's drone operations against India since May 7, when the Indian Armed Forces carried out the missile strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Located in Chakwal city of Pakistan's Punjab, it reportedly hosts several PAF squadrons operating UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle). Pakistan has sent hundreds of drones towards the Indian border areas in the past few days. India has intercepted these and found that nearly 400 were Turkey-made Songar drones that Pakistan dispatched at 36 locations in India across the western border — from Leh to Sir Creek. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD By targeting this air base, India has hit at the heart of Pakistan's drone warfare against it. Rafiqui air bases Rafiqui air base, earlier known as PAF Base Shorkot, in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab in Pakistan, houses advanced fighter jets like Mirage and JF-17. Pakistan could have launched its recent attacks against India from the Rafiqui air base, which acts as a training centre for missions in Punjab and Kashmir, reported NDTV. Rahim Yar Khan Rahim Yar Khan air base is at a strategically important location in southern Punjab of Pakistan. The forward operating base is close to the border with Rajasthan. Its location helps in swift deployment and operations across southern and eastern Pakistan, noted India Today. Sources told ThePrint that an Indian missile left a huge crater in the middle of the runway at the Rahim Yar Khan military base. Sukkur air base Located in Sindh, the Sukkur air base is close to the PAF Base Bholari. Its location is reportedly useful for operations in southern Pakistan and parts of the Sindh and Balochistan regions. Chunian air base Situated near the town of Chunian in Punjab, Chunian air base is one of the Pakistan Air Force's primary operational bases. Sources told ThePrint that the aim of striking these specific locations was not just to disable Pakistan's air defence locations but also to send a message. With inputs from agencies
India.com
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pahalgam terror attack: Coward Pakistan afraid of Balakot like attack by India, deploys ‘sky eye' on…, its name is AEWC, works to…
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is on high alert after the Pahalgam terror attack that has taken the lives of 28 Indian citizens. Concerns of a retaliatory strike attack by India, similar to the 2019 Balakot airstrikes is arising in Pakistan according to media reports. Pakistan-based terrorist group The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack has been condemned globally, from nations like the United States, Israel, and several European countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cutting his visit to Saudi Arabia, returned to New Delhi, while Home Minister Amit Shah is already in Jammu and Kashmir. According to media reports, due to the fear of the Indian Air Force's potential response the PAF has increased its border security. Reports claim that Pakistan has deployed its Saab Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to monitor Indian military movements and maintain real-time surveillance over the border region. What Is Erieye AEW&C System? The Saab Erieye AEW&C is an advanced airborne radar system capable of detecting aircraft, missiles over long distances. The system gives real-time situational awareness which helps the air force for effective coordination. It may help PAF in monitoring Indian airspace activity and in detecting military mobilizations. Fear Of Balakot 2.0 India did surgical strike in Balakot in 2019 after the Pulwama terror attack. It was a big embarrassment for Pakistan's military leadership. Pakistan may have feared such a surgical strike after the current Pehelgam terror attack. Tensions were already going on between two countries when Pakistan's military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, who recently referred to Kashmir as Pakistan's 'jugular vein'.
