IAF Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Operation Sindoor with Midnight Video Release
NEW DELHI: Precisely one year after the commencement of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) unveiled its commemorative video at 1:05 am on Thursday, which coincides with the exact time when the strikes across the border commenced on May 7, 2025. It is arguably one of the largest counter-terror operations undertaken by India since the war against terrorism.
The footage released by the Indian Air Force on completing one year of Operation Sindoor also included visuals of fighter jets taking off, naval assets, and damaged terror infrastructure after the strikes. it also showed a list of nine locations targeted across Pakistan and POK, namely, Sawai Nala, Syeda Bilal, Kotli Abbas, Kotli Gulpur, and Bhimber in PoJK, besides Mehmooda Joya, Sarjal Launchpad, Muridke, and Bahawalpur in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed his X account’s display picture as ‘Operation Sindoor’ completes one year. The picture now has a black background with the words ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the national flag on top of it.
A Decisive Counter-Terror Response
Operation Sindoor was conducted following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives. The cross-border operation spearheaded by the IAF involved the deployment of precision-guided weapons such as BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Rafale jets to destroy terror infrastructures deep inside Pakistani territories.
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Among the targets were the JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur and LeT headquarters in Muridke, both located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Prior to the event, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh referred to the operation as an “unprecedented” example of surgical precision in targeting terrorist infrastructure while sparing the civilian infrastructure from destruction.
The 88-Hour War
The first strikes led to a four-day war marked by fierce aerial dogfights and massive bombardment of the LoC by the armed forces.
Aerial Dogfights: The war included one of the largest BVR engagements in history, with more than 114 aircraft from both sides taking part.
Military Technological Power: The Indian Air Force dominated the air during the 88-hour war with its use of sophisticated missiles such as Akash and Brahmos.
End Result: The war ended in a ceasefire following May 10, 2025 when a phone conversation occurred between the DGMOs of both sides.
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