Operation Sindoor Mistakes:

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has admitted for the first time that India lost a few fighter jets during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. However, he stressed that the real focus should not be on how many jets were lost, but why the losses happened and how India responded to them.

Operation Sindoor Mistakes:

Speaking during an interview at the Shangri-La Dialogue, General Chauhan strongly denied Pakistan’s claim that it shot down six Indian jets, including Rafale aircraft. He called these claims “absolutely incorrect.” Instead, he explained that the Indian military analyzed the situation, fixed tactical errors quickly, and launched new attacks on May 8 and May 10.

He emphasized, “It’s not about numbers. What matters is understanding the mistakes and making sure they don’t happen again.”

According to Chauhan, the initial losses happened on May 7, during the early phase of Operation Sindoor. But within days, India launched successful airstrikes deep inside Pakistan, targeting terror camps and key airbases. These attacks were a response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 25 tourists.

India used long-range BrahMos missiles to destroy 11 key Pakistani airbases, showing the strength and precision of its military. Despite the ongoing battle, all Indian pilots returned safely, according to Air Marshal AK Bharti, who said, “Losses are part of war, but we achieved our goal.”

General Chauhan also dismissed any talk of nuclear conflict, saying there was enough room to carry out military action without reaching the nuclear threshold. He added that communication with Pakistan continued throughout the operation to avoid misunderstandings.

Finally, he said Pakistan’s use of Chinese-made weapons didn’t stop India’s strikes. “We hit heavily defended targets deep inside Pakistan. Their Chinese weapons didn’t work,” he said.

This is the most direct confirmation from the Indian Army regarding its actions and challenges during the conflict, offering a clearer picture of the events.

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