Many women pilots part of Operation Sindoor; BrahMos crippled Pak air bases, over 170 terrorists killed: Sources

During follow-up strikes on May 9–10, BrahMos missiles inflicted severe damage on multiple Pakistani air bases, many of which are now crippled.

Locals stand on the debris of destroyed structures in Muridke about 30 kilometres from Lahore, on May 7, after Indian strikes.

Over 170 terrorists were eliminated in India’s massive May 7 strikes under Operation Sindoor, with the biggest blow dealt in Bahawalpur, a key terror hub in Pakistan. The operation also saw prominent participation of Indian women fighter pilots, marking a historic moment for the armed forces, top defence sources exclusively told Moneycontrol.

In total, 42 Pakistani military personnel were killed in the Indian strikes, while India lost seven. During follow-up strikes on May 9–10, BrahMos missiles inflicted severe damage on multiple Pakistani air bases, many of which are now crippled, they added.

Islamabad initially rejected claims of Indian airstrikes inflicting severe damage to its airbases but was left exposed when satellite images confirmed the same. Some of Pakistani leaders also admitted to suffering heavy damages in India’s retaliatory action.

Sources also confirmed that every planned target was hit with precision, showcasing India’s advanced strike capabilities. “We hit all the targets we intended,” a defence source said.

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