New Delhi, June 4, 2025 — In a decisive and meticulously planned military campaign, Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched a high-precision, four-day aerial assault in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. From May 6 to May 10, India systematically targeted and destroyed critical Pakistani military infrastructure, leading to Islamabad’s plea for a ceasefire.

🔥 Heavy Pakistani Losses Revealed

According to top defence sources cited by ANI, the IAF neutralized:

• 6 Pakistani fighter jets

• 2 AEWC (Airborne Early Warning & Control) aircraft

• 1 C-130 military transport aircraft

• 10+ armed drones (including Chinese Wing Loong variants)

• Several radar systems and missile batteries

India also intercepted multiple enemy cruise and ballistic missiles using its advanced air defence systems, ensuring no significant damage to Indian civilian or military assets.

🚀 Surgical Precision: How the Strikes Were Executed

The air raids were carried out exclusively using air-launched cruise missiles, with Rafale and Su-30 MKI jets leading the attack. Notably, surface-to-surface weapons like the BrahMos were intentionally left out to contain the escalation.

Key targets included:

• Bholari Airbase, where an AEWC aircraft was neutralized.

• Sudarshan missile strike at nearly 300 km range that destroyed a high-value aerial platform.

• Nine Pakistani airbases, terror hubs, and electronic warfare centers.

The IAF used a combination of electronic warfare jets, surveillance drones, and precision-guided munitions to conduct the campaign while minimizing collateral damage.

🏚️ Terror Hubs in PoK & Pakistan Flattened

India struck:

• 4 terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

• 5 major terrorist installations in Pakistan

These included:

• Sawai Nala Camp (Muzaffarabad)

• Markaz Taiba HQ (Muridke)

• Markaz Subhan HQ (Bahawalpur)

Each target was associated with terror outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

🛡️ Pakistan’s Response and Propaganda

Pakistan responded with missile and drone attacks, which were largely intercepted. In an attempt to sway international opinion, Islamabad released a dossier accusing India of striking civilian areas like Attock, Gujrat, and Hyderabad. Indian officials dismissed these allegations as baseless propaganda.

“All our strikes were limited to terror infrastructure and confirmed military targets. Pakistan’s claims are an attempt to discredit a clean operation,” said a senior Indian defence official.

🕊️ Ceasefire Requested by Pakistan

Unable to withstand the scale of destruction and strategic losses, Pakistan officially requested a ceasefire on May 10. The operation, executed with surgical precision and geopolitical restraint, sent a strong message about India’s counter-terror posture while avoiding full-scale war.