India admits losses in Operation Sindhuur

India revealed that the Rafale pilot and the S-400 system operator were killed, admitting heavy losses during Operation Sindhuur in early May.

For months, India has kept quiet about its military activities along the Line of Control in Kashmir. Photo: @ Current Affairs.

This changed abruptly when India recently admitted significant casualties from Operation Sindhuur, a military offensive launched against Pakistan on July 6, 2025. Photo: @ Current Affairs.

The announcement was not made through a press conference or any formal statement, but through the conferment of honours on the soldiers who died in Operation Sindhuur, a move that was reported by Geo News and other news agencies. Photo: @ BFSI News.

Among the dead were four Indian Air Force pilots, three of whom were flying Rafale fighter jets. Photo: @ India Today.

Five S-400 air defence system operators stationed at Adampur Air Force Base were also killed. Photo: @ BFSI News.

India also honoured seven Air Force personnel, five soldiers from the 10th Infantry Brigade and nine from the 93rd Infantry Brigade headquarters. Photo: @ India Today.

More than 250 soldiers have been killed along the Line of Control in Kashmir, with other casualties reported at strategic bases such as Udhampur, Rajouri and Uri, security sources said. Photo: @ Al Jazeera.

The operation involved intense aerial engagements involving more than 125 fighter jets, artillery and rockets. Pakistan claimed to have shot down several Indian jets, including the Rafale, a claim that India and Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of the jet, initially dismissed as propaganda. Photo: @ India Today.

Now, the shift from denial to admission has drawn mixed reactions. Pakistani media, including Dunya News, have called the operation a failure, highlighting the destruction of the base and equipment. Posts on X have echoed similar sentiments, with some users mocking India’s losses, although these claims have yet to be verified. Photo: @CurrentAffairs.

In contrast, the Indian media focused on honoring the fallen soldiers, avoiding close scrutiny of the results of the operation. Photo: @ BFSI News.

The admission, prompted by growing internal pressure, has lifted the curtain on a campaign that has raised questions about the effectiveness of India’s advanced military systems and its strategic position in a volatile region. It has also implicitly exposed India’s tactical flaws and geopolitical risks. Photo: @ Al Jazeera.

The recognition of the losses has implications beyond the battlefield. India’s $3 trillion economy and growing global influence make its military failures a focus for regional rivals. Pakistan will of course be emboldened by the outcome, and it is using the story to highlight its own defense capabilities. Photo: @ Current Affairs.

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