13 aircraft, 9 terror camps, 11 airfields: India reveals Pakistan losses in Operation Sindoor

Jaipur: Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti on Thursday said India had destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft and struck 11 airfields during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the evidence was visible “for everybody to see.”

Addressing a briefing on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Bharti said Indian forces had also targeted and “decimated” nine terrorist camps on May 7, 2025.

"We struck and decimated their 9 terrorist camps on 7th May. The proof is there for everybody to see. We struck 11 of their airfields. We destroyed 13 of their aircraft either on the ground or in the air, including one high-value airborne asset at a record distance of 300 kilometres plus," he said.

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Highlighting the outcome of the operation, Bharti said Pakistan had failed to inflict any major damage on India’s military infrastructure or civilian establishments despite repeated claims from across the border.

"They (Pakistan) have not been able to inflict any major damage on our side. Neither any military infrastructure nor much of the civilian structures... Whatever they may say, remember narratives and rhetoric do not give you victory. Victory is measured by hard facts," said Air Marshal Bharti.

Responding to questions over India agreeing to halt military action, the Air Marshal said the objective of the mission was to dismantle terror infrastructure and that India had achieved its goals.

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"A question which comes up time and again is why did we agree to stop? I fully understand the angst of our people, especially the younger generation, given our experience with Pakistan. But allow me to clarify here. Our fight was with the terrorists and their support infrastructure. And that is what we hit, ensuring no collateral damage. We had achieved our objectives, and our mission was complete. But when the Pakistani establishment decided to side with terror and make it their own fight, we had no choice but to respond in kind. It was about self-defence, much beyond a counter-terror operation. When we responded, it was lethal and ruthless," he said.

Bharti further stated that India’s response forced Pakistan to seek a cessation of hostilities.

"After taking the beating, sense kicked in in the adversary, and they asked for a cessation of hostilities. We paused when the request came. We stepped back but we didn't blink. We had delivered the message, and the message was very clear, that is- misadventure will not go unanswered, and acts of terror will carry consequences," he added.