Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

[vimal]

Keep repeating ad nauseam.

These actions were measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible. They focused on dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and disabling terrorists likely to be sent across to India.

[williams]

How much in the escalatory ladder we will climb if Navy really attacks Karachi port?

[vimal]

I dunno ask the folks in government who drafted the statement on the first day of strikes.

[sidp]

Yesterday I saw somewhere that a Chinese cargo ship is anchored at Karachi port and probably that is the reason India is not attacking there. Pakistani naval assets moved towards Gwadar, again under the Chinese protection.

[williams]

How much in the escalatory ladder we will climb if Navy really attacks Karachi port?

Also is this all Pakis are capable off? or they have more to climb the escalatory ladder? In other words are they genuinely showing some restraint?

[Y. Kanan]

Yeah the whole approach GoI is taking is quite strange for a major Power with so much capacity to finish the Pakis and their sponsors today. However, I may also be quick to judge. I did not think about the tactic used by India on May 6. I thought they will hit some Paki military target this time. Modi, Doval, Jayshankar and our armed forces generals are not the people who will take the least path of resistance. So it is possible this team will surprise us again in a few days. So let us be patient.

The attacks petering out may indicate our losses have been higher than expected, requiring an adjustment in tactics or a reassessment.

[williams]

Yeah the whole approach GoI is taking is quite strange for a major Power with so much capacity to finish the Pakis and their sponsors today. However, I may also be quick to judge. I did not think about the tactic used by India on May 6. I thought they will hit some Paki military target this time. Modi, Doval, Jayshankar and our armed forces generals are not the people who will take the least path of resistance. So it is possible this team will surprise us again in a few days. So let us be patient.

The attacks petering out may indicate our losses have been higher than expected, requiring an adjustment in tactics or a reassessment.

What losses are you talking about?

[Dilbu]

Videos from Pakistan:(For those asking, what is India doing?)
https://x.com/indiawarzone/status/19208 ... 09297?s=46

[sidp]

Yeah the whole approach GoI is taking is quite strange for a major Power with so much capacity to finish the Pakis and their sponsors today. However, I may also be quick to judge. I did not think about the tactic used by India on May 6. I thought they will hit some Paki military target this time. Modi, Doval, Jayshankar and our armed forces generals are not the people who will take the least path of resistance. So it is possible this team will surprise us again in a few days. So let us be patient.

The attacks petering out may indicate our losses have been higher than expected, requiring an adjustment in tactics or a reassessment.

Please provide a verified trustworthy link showing losses on Indian side. No trust me bro types.

[gakakkad]

What petering out .

We are getting fewer videos from Pakistan because they blacked out internet . Not because we aren't whacking them

[Cyrano]

Keep repeating ad nauseam.

These actions were measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible. They focused on dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and disabling terrorists likely to be sent across to India.

Which is what I call PrincipledStanditis.

Missing Gen Paddy!

[williams]

Perhaps India's soft approach has to do with some information they have about Chinese plan to intervene if we escalate further.

[vimal]

^^ So if it’s not the Amrikis it’s Chins, Saudi, Iranis
Find any slope to climb down

[Amber G.]

While some of us are asking for proof of everything ..

This is the maternal uncle of Murali Nayak, who made the supreme sacrifice yesterday. He is proud of Murali.

At the same time, he wants PK totally destroyed, without any compromise.

చనిపోతే దేశం కోసం చనిపోతా, చనిపోయాక నా మృతదేహం మీద జాతీయ జెండా ఉండాలని మురళీ నాయక్ తరచూ చెప్తూ ఉండేవాడు

నా మేనల్లుడు దేశం కోసం పోరాడి వీరమరణం పొందినందుకు గర్వపడుతున్నాను

నా ఇద్దరు కొడుకులను కూడా దేశం కోసం పోరాడడానికి పంపిస్తాను

పాకిస్తాన్ ఉగ్రవాదులను రెండు రోజులలో పూర్తిగా హతమార్చాలని మోడీ గారికి విజ్ఞప్తి చేస్తున్నాను – మురళీ నాయక్ మేనమామ

>>Translation:
If I die, I will die for the country, and after my death, I want the national flag on my body, Murali Naik used to say often.
I am proud that my nephew fought for the country and attained martyrdom.
I will also send my two sons to fight for the country.
I appeal to Modi ji to completely eliminate Pakistan's terrorists within two days – Murali Naik's maternal uncle

--- Jawan Murali Naik's heroic death in Jammu Kashmir - killed in Pak firing

[bkswarti]

Just saw a video from Sirsa, Haryana. The blast seems much bigger than a drone. Could it be a missile?

Link: https://x.com/himalayanboyy/status/1920 ... 07510?s=46

Edit: another video: https://x.com/nikhil2006jain/status/192 ... 78341?s=46

[pravula]

Looks like almost all of these videos are captured on Chinese IP cameras. Hope we are monitoring outbound traffic.

[Bala Vignesh]

Just saw a video from Sirsa, Haryana. The blast seems much bigger than a drone. Could it be a missile?

Link: https://x.com/himalayanboyy/status/1920 ... 07510?s=46

Edit: another video: https://x.com/nikhil2006jain/status/192 ... 78341?s=46

Appear to be SAMs being launched to intercept.

[KL Dubey]

Perhaps India's soft approach has to do with some information they have about Chinese plan to intervene if we escalate further.

I guess this conflict is not a spectator sport with running commentary. How do we know that Bharat's approach is "soft"?

[Amber G.]

BBC Urdu's License Revoked: India's Gift to Global Truth

[williams]

"Most of the drones were unarmed. The drones were fitted with cameras and possibly relaying footage to their ground stations. The Indian air defence systems took out almost all the drones which could have caused damage to infrastructure," added defense sources.

From ToI - could be DDM- They are sending unarmed drones and we are wasting our ammunition.

[AkshaySG]

More measured reporting tonight (SM and TV)

Maybe some course correction after last night or maybe there genuinely isn't much going on besides drone probing and being shot out of the sky

[Cyrano]

The MEA briefing has mentioned that the drones Pak has sent are Turkey made and gave the name.

Knowledgeable folks here, please share what their configurations and capabilities are? How many can Pak afford? Etc ...

[williams]

Perhaps India's soft approach has to do with some information they have about Chinese plan to intervene if we escalate further.

I guess this conflict is not a spectator sport with running commentary. How do we know that Bharat's approach is "soft"?

Good point. This is IAs official statement:

The Indian Army said, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force."

The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials added that the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border.

[Cyrano]

"Most of the drones were unarmed. The drones were fitted with cameras and possibly relaying footage to their ground stations. The Indian air defence systems took out almost all the drones which could have caused damage to infrastructure," added defense sources.

From ToI - could be DDM- They are sending unarmed drones and we are wasting our ammunition.

If they are recce drones then they should be shot down. We have enough required ammunition to do this for way longer than they can send drones.

[drnayar]

Pakistan Army using Congress statements to blame India at presser

Pakistan brought international media and in front of them ran videos of Congress leaders including Kharge to blame India, Dhruv Rathee, Tikait & Neha Rathore video also played

0.5 front ?


https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1920866607540175191

[williams]

Shashi Tharoor: 'Key for de-escalation with Pak, if China gives a message, we may see them dialing down'

[Amber G.]

Pakistan’s Defence Minister drops the mask: (Please share / RT etc
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Madrassa students are our second line of defence and can be used for any purpose.

"

Let that sink in. A nuclear state openly admits grooming children for war.!

[pralay]

Any chaaiwalla/paanwalla for updates on eastern front ?

[ManSingh]

If they are recce drones then they should be shot down. We have enough required ammunition to do this for way longer than they can send drones.

Not reccee. My hometown, has been targeted multiple times over the past two days.

[Amber G.]

The news website the Wire has been blocked in India - Another India's Contribution to Global Sanity

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/OsintTV/status/1920944354275062262

Residents in Malagarpur village in Sialkot are said to have apprehended an unknown person who parachuted in the dark following a loud noise.

Sources claim he was a Pakistani soldier who suffered brutal beatings at the hands of locals in the darkness

Parachuted in the darkness at this time ?

Unverified & unconfirmed sources

[zoverian]

Geo news- 3 min back-As per them India has fired three ballistic missiles within its own Punjab region targeting Sikh communities. Kya fookte hai ye log

[vimal]

I guess this conflict is not a spectator sport with running commentary. How do we know that Bharat's approach is "soft"?

Good point. This is IAs official statement:

The Indian Army said, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force."

The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials added that the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border.

War is on people are dying and chappies still talking about cease fire violations? Seems measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible.

[williams]

https://bharatshakti.in/cheap-drones-ex ... -playbook/

Some very good tidbits about Paki strategy. I think Indian leadership is taking some time to recalibrate a good response.

Military analysts suggest the offensive was not aimed at causing direct damage but was a multi-pronged strategy to exhaust Indian air defence resources, probe vulnerabilities, and potentially map radar coverage and response times.

The swarm included small quadcopters, larger UAVs, and mother drones guiding clusters in coordinated waves. Many of the drones carried no explosives — only stone pellets or empty casings, according to forensic examinations — suggesting that the incursion was likely intended for reconnaissance and electronic probing rather than direct strikes.

The drones, described as “off-the-shelf” or “garage-modified,” cost a fraction of the missiles or bullets used to bring them down. One official described the scenario bluntly: “They’re using Rs 10,000 drones to trigger Rs 2 crore responses. It’s economic warfare.”

India’s defence establishment has taken note. “This is a wake-up call,” said one official. “The battlefield is evolving, and so must our countermeasures — in speed, scale, and strategy.”

[Vayutuvan]

Paki air fields: Courtesy - Nitin Gokhale

[img...]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GqeszWnbcAA ... ame=medium[/img]

A small nit. Why is POK shown as part of Shittistan? He could have easily found a better outline map.

[williams]

A small nit. Why is POK shown as part of Shittistan? He could have easily found a better outline map.

I don't know. Perhaps to show the enemy airfields. He could have used some dotted lines, but good enough for analysis.

[drnayar]

https://bharatshakti.in/cheap-drones-ex ... -playbook/

Some very good tidbits about Paki strategy. I think Indian leadership is taking some time to recalibrate a good response.

Military analysts suggest the offensive was not aimed at causing direct damage but was a multi-pronged strategy to exhaust Indian air defence resources, probe vulnerabilities, and potentially map radar coverage and response times.

The swarm included small quadcopters, larger UAVs, and mother drones guiding clusters in coordinated waves. Many of the drones carried no explosives — only stone pellets or empty casings, according to forensic examinations — suggesting that the incursion was likely intended for reconnaissance and electronic probing rather than direct strikes.

The drones, described as “off-the-shelf” or “garage-modified,” cost a fraction of the missiles or bullets used to bring them down. One official described the scenario bluntly: “They’re using Rs 10,000 drones to trigger Rs 2 crore responses. It’s economic warfare.”

India’s defence establishment has taken note. “This is a wake-up call,” said one official. “The battlefield is evolving, and so must our countermeasures — in speed, scale, and strategy.”

Defensive posturing is more expensive than offensive.. just bomb puki land wherever there is a threat.

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1920949994200195480

Pakistan it seems has launched ballistic missiles towards Punjab and Haryana which have been intercepted and neutralised by India’s air defence systems. Pakistan is desperate in frustration to create communal tension in India after global embarrassment due to India’s attacks.

[milindc]

Folks please check out 'Head Marala'
It is very interesting, if it actually happens
https://x.com/Gobi_farmer/status/192089 ... 42/photo/2

[Vayutuvan]

It seems strange that army is still calling out cease fire violations in the middle of the war!

Not a war. Yet.