During Operation Bunyān Marsūs, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) dealt a heavy blow to the Indian Air Force (IAF), shooting down multiple fighter jets in a powerful counterattack. Security sources have now confirmed the crash locations of five Indian aircraft, marking a major setback for India’s air capabilities.
According to Dawn News, one Indian fighter jet crashed in Anantnag, where the pilot is feared dead. Another IAF jet went down in Pulwama, leaving both pilots seriously injured. They were quickly moved to Srinagar hospital for treatment.
A third Indian jet was reported to have crashed in Akhnoor, and its pilots were also taken to the hospital. Authorities found the ejection seat of a downed aircraft in the Kokernag area, indicating the pilot had attempted to escape before the crash.
Meanwhile, a fourth Indian aircraft fell in the Ramban district. Its pilot, identified as Iqbal Singh, was transferred to the Army Hospital in Udhampur. In another incident, a fifth IAF jet crashed near Bathinda. Additionally, a Heron remotely piloted vehicle crashed 13 nautical miles east of Jammu.
Defense analysts say the Indian Air Force suffered a significant defeat during the operation, calling it a complete failure for India’s air campaign. They emphasized that the scale of losses would impact India’s military morale and operational confidence.
On May 7, Pakistan’s armed forces launched a strong response to a late-night Indian attack. In this operation, the PAF downed five Indian warplanes — including three Rafales — and destroyed multiple military installations. Following these strikes, Indian forces reportedly raised white flags at four posts along the Line of Control, signaling surrender.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the downing of two Indian jets at 2:45 a.m., while a third was reported by state media PTV at 3:42 a.m. The fourth and fifth jets were confirmed after 5 a.m. by the Defense Minister, Information Ministry, and military spokespersons.
