Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

[Rakesh]

Someone please post this video, when it is aired. Thank You.

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1922280268376760794 --->

Why is Pak fixated with Adampur?
What’s Pak’s history with Adampur?
Why did PM choose Adampur?
What was Adampur’s role in Sindoor?

Two of India’s top air power & IAF history voices @zone5aviation & @AnchitGupta9 + the inimitable @TinyDhillon join me LIVE.

7.57pm, @ndtv

[chetak]

'Destroy the enemy in the sky': India confirms Pakistani Mirage shot down in Op Sindoor; see wreckage
https://www.businesstoday.in/india/stor ... 2025-05-12
12 May 2025
....
"This was a different kind of warfare,” said Air Marshal Bharti. “If we fight another war, that would be completely different. It is a cat-and-mouse game—we need to stay ahead of the curve.” India's current air defence grid integrates the S-400 Triumf, Barak-8 MR-SAMs, Akash systems, and DRDO-built counter-drone technologies into a seamless shield.

Rakesh ji,

This would have caused lots of sleepless nights and rank jealousy in many defence headquarters and the various MICs across the world. Even the israelis do not have this sort of a setup.. Their iron dome, patriot, and the thad systems are stand alone systems, not able to talk to each other.

Bhooka nanga kalus have engineered such a complex miracle of systems integration, a feat that the goras would not have even dared to attempt, much less deploy in a kinetic battle in today's world.

India's "gourmet chefs" have turned, what would be termed as "leftovers", a veritable mishmash of weapons and radars of differing generations, systems that every gora expert said was indicative of the deep malaise in India's clueless defence planning structures and strategies, into a gastronomic symphony that connoisseurs masquerading as tech weapon system aficionados have been left speechless at the sheer poetry of the resultant AI spiced scrumptious offerings that has left the pakis in tears.

This is also exactly why the fearful goras will not part with their fighter engine tech.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/braddy_Codie05/status/1922237562015347098 --->

* 3-4 JF 17 Thunder (2 Confirmed)
* 2 F-16s (1 Confirmed)
* 1-SAAB AWACS (Confirmed)
* 1 C-130 (Confirmed)
* 1 Mirage 3/Mirage 5 (Confirmed)
* 11 Airbases damaged
* 3 AN/TPS 77 Radar destroyed
* 2 HQ-16 SAM destroyed
* 1 HQ-9 SAM destroyed
* 1 Bayraktar TB2 UCAV (Awaits Confirmation)

[Bharadwaj]

VIDEO: https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1922271359033344505 ---> Jaw-dropping high rez imagery of the damage caused by IAF missiles at PAF bases—first on @ndtv. @VishnuNDTV & I chat about what the images show and why they present new pain for Pakistan’s fantasy world.

There is a clear view of a crispy f-16 at Bholari which surprisingly Vishnu Som misses. The photo is available on the other thread. Time for the special counters to come in and certify that all the solahs are safe

[Rakesh]

There is a clear view of a crispy f-16 at Bholari which surprisingly Vishnu Som misses. The photo is available on the other thread. Time for the special counters to come in and certify that all the solahs are safe

Please post that photo (with link) please

[Bharadwaj]

Done Admiral.

https://x.com/VishnuNDTV/status/1922154069512073380

[Hriday]

^^
https://x.com/xe0n13/status/19222210649 ... _4j-Q&s=19

Enhanced this PAF Bholari Airbase Maxar image shared by
@VishnuNDTV. Running an edge detection algorithm on it clearly indicates presence of an aircraft ( likely F-16 ) inside hanger likely damaged. @detresfa_ @ShivAroor @adgpi @IAF_MCC #OperationSindoor

[k prasad]

^^
https://x.com/xe0n13/status/19222210649 ... _4j-Q&s=19

Enhanced this PAF Bholari Airbase Maxar image shared by
@VishnuNDTV. Running an edge detection algorithm on it clearly indicates presence of an aircraft ( likely F-16 ) inside hanger likely damaged. @detresfa_ @ShivAroor @adgpi @IAF_MCC #OperationSindoor

How so, siree? I don't really see it. Looks like really any kind of debris to me. Could be a piece of the roof or some other large twisted metal, or Missile remnants even?

[Rakesh]

Couldn't find anything in his blog, though I didn't register for full access. Still, not sure why we need validation from Western analysts - what has happened is apparent for anyone to see. If the West wants to believe the Paki tripe, that's because they have their own agenda and nothing we post here or elsewhere is going to change that. As long as the Indian public knows what happened (and, of course, prospective buyers of Indian arms), all others are inconsequential.

And, what is even the point of trying to point out the gaping flaws in the Pakistani's weird and wonderful thoughts? If there is one thing they are supreme at, it is deluding themselves - and if you think about it, their delusions are all they have. Even people living in hell are entitled to have something to cling on to...

A number of posters have mentioned the bolded part in both threads on Op Sindoor. So lets address this issue.

Q. Does the GOI or the Armed Forces require validation from Western analysts?
A. ABSOLUTELY NOT

Q. Does BRF require validation from Western analysts?
A. HELL NO

Q. Then, why post articles from Western Analysts on BRF?
A. Because it checks off a number of boxes;

1) A number of western analysts have been praising our AD network, largely consisting of local maal. This is crucial when it comes to exports. The world has taken notice that the Indian hardware was able to neutralize among the best hardware the Chinese (HQ-9, J-10, etc) could throw at India. At the end of the day, as much as this was a conflict between the Terrorist State of Pakistan vs India, militarily it was a fight between Chinese hardware and Indian hardware (along with Russian and French hardware).

2) A number of other nations that have geopolitical tensions with China, will now carefully study how India was able to prevail in this conflict. Western analysts will be crucial - via writing articles - in formulating this narrative to these nations. We know our capability and have proven it. By praising Indian maal, these Western analysts are inadvertently advertising to these countries. Good PR = Valuable PR.

3) Have you noticed that there is one group on BRF that is EERILY silent over India's stupendous success in Operation Sindoor? It is the MUTU (More Unkil, Than Unkil) crowd. The ones who consistently peddled American arms (i.e. Single Engine F-16 thread and F-18SH for the IN) and questioned the wisdom of acquiring French hardware (i.e. Rafale) and Russian hardware (i.e. S-400). For the MUTU, what India claims is always suspect. But when their white master states it, they have to swallow that bitter pill. Cause when its White, its Right. They are now applying Burnol in the you-know-where

So highlight every positive article (for India) that a Western analyst writes up on this conflict. Because it is valuable for the points indicated above. And as for the negative articles, we will dissect it on BRF. All Izz Well Onlee.

[Rakesh]

...

Chetak-ji, when India acquired the S-400 in 2018...I clearly remember Ashley Tellis getting takleef and whining about how India will find it challenging to integrate S-400 with Indian systems. Well him and many others (even on BRF) now have egg on their face. Crow soup is coming via delivery to their front door Drink it and enjoy it!

[Hriday]

^^
https://x.com/xe0n13/status/19222210649 ... _4j-Q&s=19

How so, siree? I don't really see it. Looks like really any kind of debris to me. Could be a piece of the roof or some other large twisted metal, or Missile remnants even?

I am not an expert. But a central bulky mass is there, then the left side shows a clear outline of a wing attached to the central bulk. It doesn't look like a collapsed roof material.

[Rakesh]

Done Admiral.

Thank You Sir!

How so, siree? I don't really see it. Looks like really any kind of debris to me. Could be a piece of the roof or some other large twisted metal, or Missile remnants even?

That is an F-16 onlee. You can clearly see the nose, the left wing and the tail in the image that Hriday posted.

When Lockheed Martin submits its F-21 proposal, in response to the MRFA RFP...we should reply with a wall sized framed poster of this image.

[RCase]

Operation Buryan Ul Marsoos is over.

Now Paki Fauj has started a new operation:

Operation Boron U Mushroom

[Rakesh]

VIDEO: https://x.com/deeps1120/status/1922124953152901307 ---> Both India and Pakistan agreed that Kirana Hills nuclear facility being hit. Look at face of Chaudhary.

VIDEO: https://x.com/Sanket15213/status/1921996279082573945 --> IAF strike on Kirana Hills. We can see clear footage of Brahmos striking the hilly Kirana Hills near Sargodha. Pakistan's nuclear storage facility is located here.

[Cyrano]

Operation Buryan Ul Marsoos is over.

Now Paki Fauj has started a new operation:

Operation Boron U Mushroom

[Rakesh]

Operation Buryan Ul Marsoos is over.

Now Paki Fauj has started a new operation:

Operation Boron U Mushroom

VIDEO: https://x.com/SouleFacts/status/1922143295901237488 ---> Pakistani villages near the Kirana Hills have been completely evacuated to prevent exposure to potential radiation leaks from the area. Precaution or panic — the truth speaks louder than words. Some news can’t be made public immediately by Government.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/WokePandemic/status/1921992011265310762 ---> Another BIG news #AtmaNirbharBharat. India used its own GPS system NAVIC and own mapping systems for precision strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The precision achieved is with in 2 meters of planned pin point location. Remember during Kargil war US blocked GPS access to Indian Army.

[bala]

PR Shankar has some interesting detail on Nuke Nood operation Boron of Pak land. Apparently 40 Brahmos have been used.

What Actually Happened?

Lt. Gen PR Shankar (retd) with Sanjay Dixit

[Rakesh]

What Actually Happened?

Lt. Gen PR Shankar (retd) with Sanjay Dixit

Edit your post and please learn how to properly post YT videos.

I have edited your post.

[Rakesh]

VIDEO: https://x.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1922001696550473863 ---> Intel Analyst Ryan McBeth on Pakistani fake news factories and propaganda against India and the success of #OperationSindoor. With a dose of China. Do watch

[sanjaykumar]

Navic was supposed to be nonfunctional given the majority of its satellites were reports to be duds. Disinformation?

[Nishant Kumar Jha]

...However on the specific issue of A2A battle the PAF's J10/JF17 + PL15 Combo seems to be an overmatch for IAF. I am unhappy that we were not better prepared and lost some capital assets....

AFAIK there aren't many credible open source detailed analysis to come to such damning conclusions, which in turn seem to have demoralised you so.
Instead what is given from the horses mouth so to speak is that we have lost none of our pilots. OTOH the kind of damage Baki airbasess have taken, I would be surprised if there were no Airborne defences/counter-offenses put up using their "capital assets", which would have led to some fights in the air as well.

So all in all, as far as I am concerned, I find the overall outcome to be satisfactory, from my civilian perspective at least. Also, in a war, there are bound to be losses. Just my 2 unsolicited paise only.

[Rakesh]

Navic was supposed to be nonfunctional given the majority of its satellites were reports to be duds. Disinformation?

A simple google search would have removed this misconception ---> https://www.isro.gov.in/SatelliteNaviga ... vices.html

[vera_k]

Navic was supposed to be nonfunctional given the majority of its satellites were reports to be duds. Disinformation?

Misunderstanding. Deadline for Navic support in smartphones was pushed out a bit due to supply issues. No implications on whether the satellites are operational.

[williams]

There seem to be many people here that are back to usual theatrics:
- Trying to get validation from Western sources for our claims/victory.
- Even worse, believing what the enemy says and somehow expecting that they are going to accept their losses and validate our claims.
- Working this like a numbers game - we lost x they should lose y.

If we fight wars counting numbers nothing will be a victory. Think of it as army A and army B fighting to capture a piece of land. Both armies send 10 soldiers to fight. Army A loses 5 soldiers but captures the land. Army B loses 2 soldiers only and then retreats. Who won?

Also some are doing it with genuine curiosity, but I see some are genuinely indulging in enemy psy-ops. As if such psy-ops will affect BRF and somehow that it going to affect people of India

[Hriday]

https://x.com/swiftretort1/status/19217 ... xfDNQ&s=19
Video of a crashed Pak Mirage fighter jet. At .21 second mark the helmet popular in the Indian troops is visible.
In reply to the above video Shiv_cybersurg says,

ATAR 9 Paki jet
Crapistani pilot

[Ambar]

https://x.com/swiftretort1/status/19217 ... xfDNQ&s=19
Video of a crashed Pak Mirage fighter jet. At .21 second mark the helmet popular in the Indian troops is visible.
In reply to the above video Shiv_cybersurg says,

ATAR 9 Paki jet
Crapistani pilot

Link seems to have gone kaput

[Hriday]

Link seems to have gone kaput

But I can open and watch video.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/Ethan113554/status/1922275994553200687 ---> India's Indigenous AkashTeer Drones Surprise US Analysts in #IndiaPakistanConflict.

[Rakesh]

Link seems to have gone kaput

But I can open and watch video.

Working for me as well.

[narmad]

Navic was supposed to be nonfunctional given the majority of its satellites were reports to be duds. Disinformation?

You are partially correct, major issues with the Atomic clocks.

Details available here

So how many satellites in the NavIC system are operational currently?
It is estimated that only four IRNSS satellites are fully operational currently.


I suppose those numbers are good enough. Not sure how many of the rest are still useful.

[bala]

After Lt. Gen P R Shankar revelation on Sanjay Dixit, India has new slogan:

Aham Brahmosmi

[anisham]

Interesting candid conversation between PM Modi and air force staff
https://x.com/FabulasGuy/status/1922250 ... 2o1EQ&s=19

[bala]

This Doornob review of Nuke Nanga Pak land has a conversation between Tom Cooper and usage of Brahmos missile. India Now Only Nation to Strike a Nuclear Country. India's Stand is Clear: No More Nuclear Blackmail. 5 army experts are on the panel.

Tom Cooper believes in the 90s India's armed forces was a superpower but the political dispensation was not willing to use the Indian assets. Tom Cooper says that India has shifted its outlook and now any terror or funny army threats, India is willing to use its force to full avail. India Tis a big boy after Operations Sindoor.

India Rises As A Military Super Power

[chetak]

Let this sink in.

Just days before the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 Indian civilians dead, Pakistani YouTuber Shehzad Ghias quoted Najam Sethi on his podcast, saying jihadist groups were likely to be activated in Kashmir by Pakistan’s military.

He cited Sethi’s deep links within the establishment to lend weight to this prediction. Sethi’s forecast? That Pakistan would respond to the Jaffar Express hijacking in Balochistan by stepping up Islamist terrorism in Kashmir.

Pakistan has not presented a shred of evidence implicating India in the Jaffar Express incident, not to India, and not to the international community. That’s because the attack was carried out by Baloch insurgents resisting decades of Pakistani occupation, genocide, resource theft, and enforced disappearances.

Pakistan’s own Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances says there were at least 2,752 active cases in Balochistan as of January 2024. Baloch groups say the real number is much higher, somewhere between 7,000 and 21,000.

Yet, instead of addressing its own internal crises, Pakistan chose to activate its jihadist networks to unleash intensified attacks on Hindu tourists in Kashmir.

The pressing question remains: how did Najam Sethi know about this escalation in advance?

You do not need more proof. You just need to stop pretending.

WATCH VIDEO

[williams]

The part that needs improvement in terms of political will from the Indian side, is the ability to strike the Paki terrorists (both uniformed and the other variety) to preempt an attack. We should no longer wait for global diplomatic empathy to hit critical mass before attacking. It sounds like most of the diplomatic empathy is fake or apathetic. We can always do diplomatic things in parallel.

[chetak]

This man runs anti-Bharat propaganda by referring to a Reuters report that originated from a bogus claim by 'The Hindu', where his own daughter is holding important position.

Though these propaganda were later deleted by all media outlets, this man didn't delete his post. Why?

[Rakesh]

The part that needs improvement in terms of political will from the Indian side, is the ability to strike the Paki terrorists (both uniformed and the other variety) to preempt an attack. We should no longer wait for global diplomatic empathy to hit critical mass before attacking. It sounds like most of the diplomatic empathy is fake or apathetic. We can always do diplomatic things in parallel.

New Govt Policy ---> viewtopic.php?p=2648566#p2648566

[chetak]

Pakistan Air Force: We have reduced the Indian Air Force’s Adampur base to rubble.

PM Modi: Cool. Let me land there first thing in the morning.

PAF: Even the S-400 stationed there is down.

PM Modi: Great idea. Let me pose right in front of it.

Nobody trolls better than the chief. The man doesn’t do statements. He does comebacks.

[Amber G.]

Trump again comments on India, Pakistan situation. Claims credit for defusing crisis.-4th such bizarre nonsense
-2 posts on social media on Saturday/Sunday
-One comment on Monday
-One comment Today..


--- India dismissed Trump's comment about trade
--- India dismissed His other claims - It was not us sponsored etc