New Delhi, May 11: In a significant joint press briefing held by defense officials on Sunday, Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully thwarted Pakistani attempts to breach Indian airspace following India’s decisive cross-border counter-terrorism strikes under 'Operation Sindoor.'

The large-scale military operation, which began on May 7, was a direct response to a brutal Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 deaths. The swift and coordinated action by India marked one of the most comprehensive military responses in recent years.

Addressing the media, Air Marshal Bharti stated: "Their planes were prevented from entering our borders… definitely, there are losses on their side which we have inflicted." He confirmed that India launched a series of high-impact airstrikes targeting critical Pakistani military infrastructure. "A decision was made to strike where it would hurt, and in a swift, coordinated, calibrated attack, we targeted their air bases, command centers, military infrastructure, and air defense across the entire Western front."

The IAF’s targeted assault hit several key centers in Pakistan, including airbases at Chakala (Nur Khan), Rafiqi, Rahim Yar Khan, Sargodha, Bholari, and Jacobabad. Air defense radars at Pasrur, Chunian, and Arifwala were also damaged in precision strikes.

Reassuring the public, Air Marshal Bharti noted: "All our pilots are back home." He further confirmed that the operation's strategic objectives had been met, saying, "Have we achieved our objectives of decimating terrorist camps? The answer is a thumping yes, and the results are for the whole world to see."

Officials presented detailed video footage of the operation’s impact, showing the damage inflicted on Pakistan’s military facilities. Following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan launched a series of drone and missile incursions, all of which were effectively neutralized by India’s air defense systems.

Operation Sindoor is being hailed as a strong response by the Indian Armed Forces, sending a clear message of deterrence. As Air Marshal Bharti concluded, “We have achieved our objectives that we selected.” Indian forces remain on high alert, closely monitoring the evolving security situation along the border.