IAF Chief AP Singh Confirms “4–5 Fighter Jets, Likely F-16s, Destroyed” in Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor strikes Pakistani airbases, damages radars, runways, SAM systems, and achieves historic long-range missile kills.
New Delhi, Oct 3: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday confirmed that 4 to 5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, were destroyed on the ground during air strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor.
The operation targeted multiple Pakistani airbases, hitting radars, command centres, runways, hangars, and a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. Evidence also suggests that a C-130-class aircraft and possibly a high-value surveillance aircraft were damaged.
Addressing the press, Singh detailed the strategic success: “We struck a large number of installations across several airfields. Radars at four locations, command and control centres at two, runways at two, and three hangars were damaged. Additionally, one long-range strike over 300 km targeted a high-value aircraft, along with five advanced fighters, likely between F-16 and JF-17 class.”
Singh highlighted the effectiveness of India’s recently operational long-range SAMs, which restricted Pakistan’s aerial operations deep within its own territory. “This operation marks a historic achievement with the longest successful missile strike of over 300 km, significantly curbing their actions,” he said.
The IAF chief further emphasized India’s clear strategic objective in the operation and the swift conclusion of hostilities. “Unlike ongoing global conflicts with no end in sight, our forces executed a precise operation, achieving objectives quickly and decisively,” he stated.
Operation Sindoor demonstrates India’s operational readiness, strategic planning, and capability to conduct targeted, high-impact strikes, sending a clear signal of deterrence to adversaries.
