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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India Hit Karachi, But Did Not Target Pakistan's Nuclear Facility at Kirana Hills: DGMO
/ May 12, 2025, 07:32PM IST India's DGMO revealed dramatic footage of a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet destroyed by Indian air defence during Operation Sindoor. The operation, launched on May 7, targeted terror facilities in PoJK and across Pakistan. Air Marshal AK Bharti showcased visuals of massive damage inflicted on key Pakistani airbases, including Rahim Yar Khan and Kanir, citing pinpoint strikes using Akash missiles and integrated air command systems. The visuals also confirmed that India had hit Karachi cantt area. India's defence forces confirmed they had repelled nearly all Pakistani aerial attacks. The briefing underscored India's strategic precision and dominance across air, land, and sea in response to cross-border aggression.#indiadefense #pakmiragejets #airdefensesuccess #indianairforce #operationsindoor #militarypressconference #pakistaniairbasestrike #karachiattack #akashmissilesystem #airmarshalbharti #indianmilitarystrength #aerialwarfare #defensetechnology #indianairoperations #indiapakistanconflict #toibharat
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Unapologetically professional & brutally honest': Assam CM on Army briefing
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the briefings of top military officials in the national capital regarding the India-Pakistan tension and the strikes by Indian forces that caused large-scale damage in Pakistan. "The briefings by our DGOMs are intense, unapologetically professional, and brutally honest. They faced tough questions without flinching — and made one thing absolutely clear: the Indian Armed Forces have struck Pakistan deep inside its own territory, with precision and resolve,' he wrote on X. "Our Integrated Air Defence System is not just a shield — it is a declaration of India's technological superiority and military dominance. From the sky to the ground, India now decides the terms of engagement. This is not propaganda. This is the new India — driven by strategy, powered by strength, and backed by facts," he added. The Indian Army on Monday shared a powerful compilation video titled 'Destroy the Enemy in the Sky' during a high-level briefing of top defence officials. The video showcased coordinated operations by the Army, Navy, and Air Force as part of the recently concluded Operation Sindoor. A striking segment of the footage included a still collage showing wreckage believed to be of enemy military equipment. One image was boldly captioned: "The Pakistani Mirage... Shattered", underscoring the confirmed downing of a Pakistani fighter jet during the operation. At a high-level joint press conference in New Delhi, senior officers from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy on Monday shared a detailed account of the operation. The session was led by Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti, Director General Air Operations, and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Director General of Naval Operations. Addressing the media, Air Vice Marshal Bharti highlighted the strong performance of India's indigenous air defence infrastructure during the conflict. "Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and took them head-on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade," he said.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Did India Hit Pakistans Nuclear Facility In Kirana Hills? Air Marshal AK Bharti Says....
Operation Sindoor: The Indian Armed Forces have shared the details of the devastation they have caused in Pakistan with Operation Sindoor. The India Army has stated that it has hit over 10 airbases of Pakistan while destroying their military installations at multiple sites. India also confirmed the downing of a Pakistani Mirage jet and the destruction of hundreds of Turkish jets. Notably, it was reported that India used missiles like BrahMos, SCALP, Hammer and drones to target Pakistani military installations and airbases. Amid this, a claim went viral on social media with users sharing satellite images and videos claiming that India hit Kirana Hills in Pakistan. According to claims, Pakistan has built an underground nuclear storage facility in the Kirana Hills. Videos were shared on X where plumes of smoke were seen rising from the hill. During Monday's press briefing, Air Marshal AK Bharti was asked whether the Indian Air Force hit the Kirana Hills site or not. Pakistani copium to Kirna Hills nuclear storage site being mauled is that only empty hillside was hit. Reality is different. The hills have deep underground sites with atleast 6 visible entrances. Something very important was hit with multiple penetrating munitions. 1/ — Jaidev Jamwal (@JaidevJamwal) May 11, 2025 Responding to the question smilingly, Bharti said, "Thank you for letting us know that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We didn't know. We have not hit the Kirana hills, whatever facility is there." N111SZ - Dept. of Energy, US; Code A03192; Landed in Pakistan. Did we hit their nuclear facilities? — Krutik (@krutikvirani) May 11, 2025 Earlier, Air Marshal Bharti had said that Pakistan knows the result of its future misadventure very well. "This time, if Pakistan dares to take any action, then Pakistan knows it what we are going to do," the Air Marshal warned. However, Air Marshal AK Bharti stated on Monday that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorists, and not to engage with the Pakistan Military or Pakistani civilians. "Our fight is with the terrorists, our fight is not with the Pakistan Military or Pakistan civilians, so that is very clear. We are very clear in our targeting," he said. Highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare, Air Marshal AK Bharti stated that future conflicts would differ drastically from previous engagements and stressed the importance of staying ahead of adversaries in an ever-changing battlefield. "This was a different kind of warfare and is bound to happen. God forbid, but if we fight another war, that would be completely different from this one. It is a cat-and-mouse game, and we need to be ahead of the curve to beat the adversary," he said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'The Pakistani Mirage… shattered': India flaunts its jet kill in Operation Sindoor
India on Monday displayed what it called the wreckage of a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet , destroyed during Operation Sindoor . The debris was shown in a one-minute 26-second video titled 'Destroy the Enemy in the Sky,' shared on social media by the Indian Army . A still from the footage, displayed before a high-level press briefing, bore the caption: 'The Pakistani Mirage… Shattered.' #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare This marked the first time India publicly showed visual evidence of a downed Pakistani aircraft from the recent military conflict. Indian air defence claims victory in the skies Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, confirmed the Mirage was taken down by India's indigenously built air defence systems. 'Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and take them head-on,' he said. 'Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade.' — adgpi (@adgpi) Live Events He also emphasised that Pakistan's missile, drone, and aircraft strikes were mostly thwarted by the Indian Integrated Air Command and Control System and surface-to-air missile systems like Akash. Visuals of damaged Pakistani airbases At the briefing, the Indian Air Force presented satellite imagery and videos of damage inflicted on multiple Pakistani military installations. Air Marshal Bharti said, 'As you can see, we have targeted the length and breadth of the adversary. I'm sure most of you would have already seen the effect of these strikes on the ground, courtesy of a large number of videos and photographs being circulated in the media.' Among the sites shown were Rahim Yar Khan Airbase and the newly built Kanir base. 'In fact, two of them, this is a strike on the new Kanir base. And you can see the fact, I'm sure most of you have seen the video, I've also picked it up from your sources only. And this is the aftermath of our strike at Rahim Yar Khan Airbase. You can see the massive crater that it has left on its runway. And you can see the pinpoint accuracy of our weapons,' he added. What was Operation Sindoor? Operation Sindoor was launched in the early hours of 7 May in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, which left 26 dead. The Indian government linked the attack to Lashkar-e-Taiba , believed to be backed by Pakistan's military establishment. According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , Indian forces targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He said over 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes, which lasted just 25 minutes. Pakistan's retaliation and India's response Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan launched a wave of retaliatory attacks. These included drones and missiles aimed at Indian military sites and border towns in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Cities such as Amritsar, Jaisalmer, and Pathankot witnessed air raid sirens and emergency blackouts. However, Indian air defence systems intercepted most incoming threats. Air Marshal Bharti noted, 'Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel.' India then launched counter-strikes on several Pakistani military bases including Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Sukkur, and Chunian. Radar sites at Sialkot and Pasrur were also targeted using precision-guided munitions. After intense hostilities, both nations agreed to a ceasefire on the evening of 11 May. According to Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, Indian forces achieved their objectives and inflicted heavy damage. '35–40 Pakistani military personnel were killed in the combat,' he said. The night that followed the ceasefire was the first without shelling or gunfire in 19 days. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the nation at 8 pm today. This will be his first public statement since the launch of Operation Sindoor. As of now, Pakistan has not officially acknowledged any damage to its Mirage fleet or responded to India's claims.
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"The Pakistani Mirage": India Says Destroyed Enemy In The Sky
New Delhi: The Indian army today shared a compilation video of Operation Sindoor at a special briefing of top defence officials. The video, titled 'Destroy the Enemy in the Sky', featured footage of several army, navy and air force operations. One part of the video displayed a still collage of what appeared to be wreckage of military equipment. The collage carried the caption, "The Pakistani This led to reports that the Indian armed forces destroyed a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet during the ongoing tensions. The Indian Air Force, however, has not given any official confirmation. At the high-level press briefing in New Delhi, senior commanders from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy provided a comprehensive account of Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. Indian intelligence services have linked the attack to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, and to elements within Pakistan's military establishment. आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि I Destroy the Enemy in the Sky. #PahalgamTerrorAttack #OperationSindoor #JusticeServed #IndianArmy @IAF_MCC @indiannavy — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 12, 2025 The briefing was jointly led by Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti, and Director General of Naval Operations Vice Admiral AN Pramod. "Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and take them head-on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade," Air Marshal AK Bharti said at the briefing. Operation Sindoor lasted approximately 25 minutes and was carried out in the early hours of May 7. It involved strikes on nine confirmed terror sites, four in mainland Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the operation neutralised over 100 terrorists and destroyed multiple facilities linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan launched a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Indian military facilities and border towns across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. These attacks triggered air raid sirens and blackouts in multiple cities, including Chandigarh, Jaisalmer, and Pathankot. India reported limited damage to installations in Udhampur, Adampur, Pathankot, and Bhuj. Civilian injuries were reported in Ferozepur, Punjab, while a government employee in Rajouri, J&K, was killed in a drone strike. "Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel," Air Marshal AK Bharti said.
