Detailed Report on India-Pakistan Clashes Post-Operation Sindoor: Arms, Drones, Locations, and Misinformation

Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM IST, targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

The operation, described as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” escalated tensions, leading to a series of clashes involving drones, missiles, and artillery exchanges along the India-Pakistan border, particularly the Line of Control (LoC).

This report provides a detailed, chronological account of the clashes, the arms and drones used, the locations targeted, and the misinformation campaigns that followed, based on available sources.

Chronological Account of Clashes, Arms, Locations, and Misinformation

May 7, 2025

• 1:00 AM IST: India launches Operation Sindoor, executing precision missile and drone strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, including Shawai Nalla Camp (Muzaffarabad), Syenda Bilal Camp (Gulpur), Barnala, Abbas Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sarjal, Mehmoona Joya, and a site in Sialkot. The operation, completed in 25 minutes, used SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER precision-guided bombs, Kamikaze drones (developed by a Bengaluru-based firm with Israeli collaboration), and loitering munitions. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirms no Pakistani military or civilian targets were hit, with an estimated 100 terrorists killed.
  • Misinformation: Pakistani media and social media accounts linked to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) begin circulating unverified claims. These include false reports of Pakistani missile strikes on 15 Indian locations, alleged destruction of Srinagar Airbase, and an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters. A video claiming Pakistani strikes on Srinagar is debunked by PIB Fact Check as footage from 2024 sectarian clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Locations: Targets in Pakistan (Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot) and PoK (Muzaffarabad, Gulpur, Kotli).
• Post-1:00 AM IST: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif falsely claims Indian soldiers were taken prisoner, later retracting the statement due to lack of evidence. Social media posts amplify fabricated narratives, including a video alleging Indian surrender at Chora Post, endorsed by Pakistan’s Minister Attaullah Tarar but debunked as false.
• 14:56 IST: India Today reports India deceived Pakistan with IAF drills in Rajasthan, keeping Pakistan unaware until Operation Sindoor strikes began.
• 17:00 IST: Satellite images reveal extensive damage to terror camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, confirming the precision of India’s strikes.

May 8, 2025

• Early Hours (00:00–03:00 IST): Pakistan launches a retaliatory attack with drones, high-speed missiles, and loitering munitions, targeting 15–26 military sites in northern and western India, including Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
• India’s Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems (including S-400 Triumf, L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and Israeli Harpy drones) neutralize most threats. Debris from downed drones and missiles is recovered across these locations.
  • Arms Used by Pakistan: Turkey’s SONGAR drones (300–400 deployed across 36 locations), Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones, and Chinese-origin missiles. Pakistan allegedly uses civilian airliners as shields, keeping its airspace open.
  • Misinformation: Pakistan claims to have shot down five Indian jets, including Rafales, and two drones, without evidence. A viral image alleging a downed Indian Rafale near Bahawalpur is debunked as a 2021 MiG-21 crash in Moga, Punjab.
• 03:00 IST: Pakistan’s military claims to have downed 25–29 Indian drones (including Israeli Harop drones) over Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Attock, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, and Chor, reporting one civilian death and four soldiers wounded. India denies these drones were operational, suggesting some were decoys or misidentified.
• Morning (08:00–10:00 IST): India retaliates, targeting Pakistan’s air defense systems in Lahore, Chaklala (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot), causing significant damage. India uses Harpy drones, SCALP missiles, and loitering munitions, leaving Lahore’s air defenses exposed.
• 14:50 IST: The Hindu reports India’s air defense systems thwarted Pakistan’s early morning attacks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasizes India’s non-escalatory stance, noting Operation Sindoor was a response to the Pahalgam attack.
• Evening (20:30–23:00 IST): Pakistan launches a second wave of attacks, targeting Jammu city airport, Pathankot, Udhampur, and Srinagar. Two explosions near Jammu airport cause a blackout until 6:00 AM May 9. India’s L-70 air defense guns and S-400 systems down several drones, including one crashing outside Jammu airport. Pakistan’s Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones target civilian areas in Amritsar, prompting air raid sirens.
  • Casualties: Pakistan’s shelling along the LoC in Gulmarg, Uri, Nowgam, Kupwara, Poonch, and Rajouri kills 15 Indian civilians, one soldier, and injures five. Ten houses in Uri’s Gingle area are damaged.
  • Misinformation: Pakistan claims its air defense systems sustained no damage, contradicted by Indian satellite imagery showing destroyed radars in Lahore. Social media posts falsely claim Pakistan destroyed an Indian S-400 system, debunked by Indian officials as fake news.
• 21:33 IST: India TV reports a complete blackout in Jammu as a precautionary measure. Mukesh Ambani praises Operation Sindoor, clarifying Reliance Industries’ mistaken trademark application for the term.
• 22:06 IST: India Today reports Pakistani drones targeted 11 locations, with ceasefire violations in Uri, Poonch, and Jammu. Pakistan’s use of civilian flights as shields is confirmed by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.

May 9, 2025

• 01:55 IST: The Times of India reports Pakistan’s disinformation campaign, including fabricated claims of military victories. Indian officials note Pakistan’s goal is to “flood the information space with falsehoods.”
• 03:01 IST: The Washington Post reports Pakistan shot down 16 Indian drones, while India claims to have neutralized a Lahore air defense system. Locals in Amritsar report explosions and flashes. Pakistan accuses India of attacking its own territory to stoke anti-Pakistan sentiment, a claim India dismisses.
• 03:20 IST: Al Jazeera reports multiple explosions in Jammu, with sirens and blackouts. Pakistan’s Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry claims Indian Harop drones targeted Karachi and Lahore, killing one civilian. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri warns that further Pakistani actions will be escalatory.
• 04:15 IST: Blasts heard in Jammu, triggering sirens and blackouts. Pakistan targets Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, and other LoC areas with artillery.
• 04:30–05:30 IST: Pakistan attempts a drone attack on a BSF camp in Ramgarh, Jaisalmer. The drone is shot down by India’s air defense systems.
• 09:20 IST: Reuters reports Pakistan’s Defence Minister warns of “increasingly certain” retaliation after drone and missile exchanges. India dismisses Pakistan’s claim of downing five Indian aircraft as misinformation.
• 09:55 IST: The Hindu reports air raid sirens in Chandigarh after an Air Force warning of a possible aerial attack. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews national security with military leadership.
• 12:20 IST: Financial Express reports all Indian airports on high alert due to drone and missile activity in Jammu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
• 14:00 IST: The Times of India reports India’s air defense guns downed Pakistani loitering munitions targeting Jammu airport. Eyewitnesses confirm a drone crash near the airport.
• 17:38 IST: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi reports 300–400 Pakistani drones attacked from Leh to Sir Creek, with debris under analysis. Pakistan’s use of Turkey’s SONGAR drones and commercial airspace as a shield is confirmed.

May 10, 2025

• 01:40 AM IST: Pakistan attempts to target a Punjab airbase with a high-speed missile, intercepted by India’s S-400 systems.
• 03:15 AM IST: Pakistan closes its airspace from 3:15 AM to 12:00 PM, as three airbases (Chaklala, Murid, Rafiqui) are targeted by Indian drones and missiles.
• 05:00 AM IST: Multiple Pakistani armed drones spotted over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar, neutralized by Indian forces. Photos of drone debris are released by the Indian Army.
• Morning (08:00–10:00 IST): Two loud blasts near Srinagar airport and an army headquarters, and two in Baramulla, amid ongoing clashes. A missile-like object lands in Dal Lake, Srinagar.
• 12:50 IST: India Today reports India’s overnight strikes on four Pakistani airbases (Chaklala, Murid, Rafiqui, and Sialkot) and terror launch pads in Neelam Valley and Sialkot, destroying drone launch sites.
• 14:40 IST: NDTV reports a red alert in Jaisalmer and Barmer, with residents urged to stay indoors. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri debunks Pakistani claims of Indian missiles hitting Afghanistan or Amritsar, calling them “frivolous.”
• 14:41 IST: Indian Express reports Pakistan’s failed attempt to target a Bathinda military station with a UAV, thwarted by Indian forces.

Arms and Drones Used

India

• Missiles and Bombs: SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER precision-guided bombs.
• Drones: Kamikaze drones (Bengaluru-based, Israeli collaboration), Israeli Harop drones, Harpy drones, loitering munitions.
• Air Defense: S-400 Triumf (450 km range), L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, Integrated Counter UAS Grid.
• Purpose: Precision strikes on terror camps, neutralization of Pakistani drones and missiles.

Pakistan

• Drones: Turkey’s SONGAR drones (300–400 deployed), Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones, Chinese-origin drones.
• Missiles: High-speed missiles, loitering munitions.
• Other: Chinese-made air defense systems (neutralized in Lahore), fighter jets (three downed, including an AWACS).
• Purpose: Attacks on Indian military and civilian targets, including airbases, airports, and hospitals.

Locations Targeted

By India

• Pakistan: Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, Chaklala (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), Rafiqui (Shorkot), Lahore (air defense systems).
• PoK: Muzaffarabad, Gulpur, Kotli, Neelam Valley, Sialkot (terror launch pads).

By Pakistan

• India: Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, Bhuj, Kutch, Ramgarh (Jaisalmer), Poonch, Rajouri, Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Gulmarg, Nowgam, Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua.

Misinformation Campaigns

Pakistan’s disinformation efforts were extensive, aiming to distort the narrative and mislead global audiences:

• False Claims: Alleged destruction of Srinagar Airbase, Indian Brigade Headquarters, and S-400 systems; downing of five Indian jets; Indian missile strikes on Afghanistan or Amritsar; and Indian surrender at Chora Post.
• Debunked Evidence: Videos from 2024 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clashes, a 2021 MiG-21 crash image, and a 2016 Himalayan jet crash image were misused.
• Amplification: Pro-Pakistan social media accounts, ISPR-linked channels, and political figures like Attaullah Tarar spread fabricated stories, retracted after scrutiny.
• Indian Response: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri actively countered misinformation, with X blocking over 8,000 accounts under Indian government orders.

Casualties and Impact

• India: 15–16 civilians, one soldier killed; 59 injured in Pakistani shelling along the LoC. Damage to civilian infrastructure in Uri, Jammu, and Amritsar. (The Indian soldier’s name was Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment, a 32-year-old from Haryana.)
• Pakistan: 31–40 civilians, four soldiers killed; five wounded in Indian strikes and drone incidents. Significant damage to airbases and air defense systems.
• Economic Impact: Closure of airports (Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore), suspension of 25 Air Traffic Service routes in India, and heightened security measures disrupted civilian life. It is being assumed that Pakistan lost $232,000–$760,000 daily in overflight revenue, totaling approximately $1.4–$4.6 million from May 7–10. PIA’s 12-hour suspension and flight rerouting cost an estimated $460,000 per day in additional fuel and operational expenses. Total airline losses for May 7–8 are estimated at $1–$1.5 million, with smaller carriers like SereneAir also affected.
• The closure of 32 airports, including Leh, Amritsar, and Jaipur, led to the cancellation of over 400 flights by May 10. IndiGo’s 165 cancellations alone cost an estimated $2–$3 million in lost revenue and refunds. Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air faced similar losses, with a combined daily cost of $5–$7 million for May 7–10. The suspension of 25 ATS routes increased fuel costs for rerouted international flights by 10–15%, adding $100,000–$200,000 daily per major carrier. Air India’s ultra-long-haul flights to North America required technical halts in Europe, costing an additional $50,000 per flight

Conclusion

The India-Pakistan clashes following Operation Sindoor (May 7–10, 2025) involved sophisticated arms, extensive drone warfare, and targeted strikes across multiple locations.

India’s precision strikes and robust air defenses contrasted with Pakistan’s broader, less discriminate attacks, accompanied by a significant disinformation campaign.

The conflict, rooted in the Pahalgam attack, underscores the fragile balance in South Asia, with both nations navigating nuclear risks and international pressure for restraint.

Continued monitoring of military movements and misinformation will be critical to assessing the trajectory of this crisis.