Indian Armed Forces Provide Update on Operation Sindoor Following Pahalgam Attack

In a significant press briefing, senior officials from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force provided updates on Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The operation reportedly caused considerable casualties to the Pakistani military, with estimates of 35 to 40 soldiers killed. Air Marshal A.K. Bharti highlighted the precision of the strikes targeting terrorist bases across the Line of Control. The briefing also detailed attempts by Pakistan to breach Indian airspace with drones, which were met with robust defensive measures. This article delves into the military's strategic responses and the ongoing tensions in the region.
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Indian Armed Forces Provide Update on Operation Sindoor Following Pahalgam Attack

Operation Sindoor: A Response to Terrorism

In a rare and significant press briefing held on Sunday, senior officials from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force shared detailed insights regarding Operation Sindoor, a military response following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This operation, conducted last week, reportedly inflicted substantial losses on the Pakistani military, with Indian officials estimating that between May 7 and May 10, around 35 to 40 soldiers were killed.


During the joint briefing, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti stated, "The Pakistani army has suffered heavy losses. Our forces executed precise strikes targeting major terrorist bases and critical military infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC)." According to Bharti, this action was a direct response to escalating threats, including the Pahalgam incident that claimed both civilian and military lives.


Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), added, "On the night of May 8-9, they (Pakistan) attempted to breach our airspace with drones and aircraft, launching large-scale but unsuccessful attacks on several military installations. Violations along the LoC resumed, escalating into fierce artillery confrontations..." Air Marshal Bharti further elaborated, "From 22:30 on the nights of the 8th and 9th, our cities faced extensive drone and unmanned aerial vehicle assaults, starting from Srinagar and extending to Naliya... We were prepared, and our air defense measures ensured that no damage occurred to ground targets or any objectives set by the enemy... In a balanced response, we once again targeted military establishments and surveillance radar sites in Lahore and Gujranwala... The drone attacks continued until morning, to which we responded. While these drone strikes originated from near Lahore, the enemy also allowed their civilian aircraft to take off from Lahore, including international passenger flights, which was quite reckless, necessitating extreme caution on our part."


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