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Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following India's precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor. While India declared it had successfully struck multiple terror training facilities and air defence assets, Pakistan's response was both confusing and contradictory, admitting damage but downplaying the extent of losses.

Air Marshal AK. Bharti, Director General Air Operations, addressed the media to outline India's objective. “The question you must ask is if we have achieved our objective of decimating the terrorist camps. The answer is a thumping yes,” he stated. India claimed it had struck nine terror training camps, eliminating over 100 terrorists in a coordinated 26-minute assault.

The operation, conceptualised with a clear military aim, was intended to punish the planners and perpetrators of terrorism. Air Marshal Bharti said the operation also involved the destruction of key Pakistani air defence sites and infrastructure supporting terrorist activities.

Indian Jets Lost, But Pilots Returned Safely

“We are in a combat scenario; losses are part of combat,” Bharti said, declining to reveal details. He emphasised that revealing operational data could provide an advantage to the adversary. However, he assured the nation that all Indian pilots had safely returned home. This was the first official comment acknowledging potential damage to Indian Air Force (IAF) assets since the operation began.

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Pakistan’s Confusing Admission: ‘Planes Downed, But No Wreckage’

Pakistan's own statements appeared contradictory. Pakistan Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry claimed that only “one aircraft” suffered minor damage during what they termed Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. He refused to provide details.

Indian officials described Pakistan's account as bizarre. “We don’t have the wreckage as their planes were prevented from entering our airspace. But we have downed a few planes,” Air Marshal Bharti said. He added that technical assessments were underway, but refused to share numbers for strategic reasons.

Ceasefire Violations And Drone Intrusions

Hours after the operation concluded, the Pakistani military violated ceasefire agreements through cross-border shelling and drone incursions. “Disappointingly and, should I add, expectedly, the Pakistan Army violated these arrangements,” Bharti said, citing ongoing provocations along the western front.

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