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India-Pak War Timeline : Operation Sindoor: India strikes deep into Pakistan

  • Over 50 drones shot down

  • 3 fighter jets downed

  • Military bases in 10 cities targeted

  • Naval base at Karachi Port destroyed

  • Pakistani PM forced into bunker

New Delhi – On the night of 7thMay, Pakistan launched missiles and drones targeting 15 Indian military bases. However, India’s air defense system, the S-400, neutralized these threats mid-air. The next morning, on 8thMay, India destroyed Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defense systems in several of its cities. In retaliation, Pakistan launched further attacks post 8 PM on 8thMay using drones, missiles, and fighter jets targeting Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Yet again, India’s advanced air defense systems intercepted and destroyed these threats mid-air.

More than 50 drones, over 8 missiles, and 3 fighter jets were brought down, including one American-made F-16 and two Chinese-made JF-17s. Following this failed offensive, India responded with a powerful counter-attack without crossing the border. Drones and missiles were used in the operation. Simultaneously, the Indian Navy attacked Karachi Port, causing extensive damage. The assault was so overwhelming that it reportedly forced Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif into a secure bunker. No casualties were reported from Pakistan’s attacks on India. However, the extent of damage or casualties in Pakistan following India’s counter-strike remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, unverified reports suggest that Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir was detained amid an internal mutiny within the military.

S 400 Defence System

Pakistani Targets in India

Jammu & Kashmir: Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Satwari, Samba, R.S. Pura, Arnia
Punjab: Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh
Gujarat: Palodiya
Rajasthan: Uttarlai, Bhuj

Indian Targets in Pakistan

Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad, Sialkot, Bahawalpur

Pakistan attempts to target Indian military bases

Pakistan primarily aimed at Indian air bases in Jammu Airport, Pathankot, and Jaisalmer, along with surrounding regions like Satwari, Samba, R.S. Pura, and Arnia. As of the morning of 9thMay, Pakistan continued shelling and mortar attacks in these areas. India responded in kind, reportedly destroying several Pakistani outposts. Following these attacks, Indian border cities in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat underwent blackouts. Debris from downed Pakistani drones and missiles fell across these regions and were taken into custody by Police and military units the next morning.

7 Terrorists infiltrating via Samba killed

On the night of 8thMay, seven terrorists from the Jaish-e-Mohammed group attempted to infiltrate India through the Samba sector. They were gunned down by the Border Security Force (BSF). During this encounter, significant damage was also inflicted on a Pakistani border outpost that was providing cover fire for the infiltration.

We did nothing – Pakistan’s denial

Indian Military Presents Proof on X

After Pakistan denied involvement in the drone attacks on Indian territory, the Indian military posted video evidence on social media showing Pakistani drones being shot down. The army stated that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire multiple times along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. India successfully neutralised Pakistan’s drone attacks and responded decisively to ceasefire violations. The Indian Army emphasised its commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and warned that any aggression would be met with full force.

INS Vikrant carries out Karachi assault

India’s Navy carried out a massive assault on Karachi Port – Pakistan’s economic capitalon the night of 8thMay causing major damage. Using missiles launched from over 100 km away, the Indian Navy destroyed key naval bases, damaged military equipment, and ignited a major fire at a fuel depot causing explosions. Communication infrastructure was also damaged, reportedly severing Karachi’s link with Islamabad. The aircraft carrier INS Vikrant played a key role in this operation.

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