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India Admits Rafale Pilot Death Heavy Losses in Operation Sindoor

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By Web Desk Published July 7, 2025 2 Min Read
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Pakistan have downed three Indian Rafale jets. The wreckage bearing the serial number BS-001 was discovered in Bathinda. Photo Credit: X
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On July 6, 2025, India indirectly acknowledged significant casualties from Operation Sindoor, a May 2025 military campaign against Pakistan, by announcing posthumous honours for fallen soldiers, including Rafale pilots and S-400 operators.

After initially denying any casualties, India has now announced military honours for over 100 personnel. This includes four Indian Air Force pilots—three of whom were flying Rafale jets along with five S-400 operators stationed at Adampur Airbase, nine at Udhampur, two at Rajouri, and four at Uri. Security sources report that there have been over 250 fatalities along the Line of Control (LoC), and families have been urged to refrain from making social media tributes. Critics are questioning India’s early secrecy, especially considering previous denials of losses at bases such as Pathankot.

Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s Response

Launched on May 7, 2025, Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, killing 26 civilians, per India’s claims. Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a counterstrike on May 10, allegedly hit 26 Indian military targets, including airbases and S-400 systems, claiming to down six jets, including three Rafales, per Al Jazeera. India denies major damage, asserting all pilots returned safely.

On May 10, a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was reached, mediated by President Trump and Marco Rubio, effectively ending an 87-hour conflict. Both sides returned to normalcy afterwards. Pakistan claimed a diplomatic advantage from the negotiations, while India’s operations revealed imbalances in U.S. policies. The downing of a Rafale fighter jet by Chinese-made systems raised concerns regarding Western technology.

India’s acknowledgement of its losses, which impact 1.4 billion citizens, changes the discussion surrounding Operation Sindoor. This development stimulates debates about military transparency and regional stability. With India having a $3 trillion economy and ongoing tensions with Pakistan, this event significantly influences South Asian geopolitics and raises questions about India’s counter-terrorism strategy.

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  • Gaurav Kumar says:
    July 7, 2025 at 2:25 pm

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