Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder jets have successfully destroyed India’s advanced S-400 air defence system deployed at Adampur, using hypersonic missiles, according to reports from state media. The S-400, worth approximately $1.5 billion, was regarded as one of India’s most formidable defensive weapons.
The strike came as part of “Operation Bunyan Marsoos” (Iron Wall) — a full-scale retaliatory military campaign launched by Pakistan on Saturday. The operation targeted multiple high-value Indian military installations in response to India’s earlier missile attacks on Pakistani territory.
Key Targets Hit in Operation Bunyan Marsoos:
- Pathankot Air Base
- Udhampur Air Base
- Gujarat Air Base
- Rajasthan Air Base
- BrahMos Missile Storage Facility
- Adampur S-400 Site
According to security sources, seven strategic sites were engaged, demonstrating Pakistan’s ability to penetrate and neutralize India’s high-tech defence systems.
Indian Attacks Preceded Retaliation
The operation was prompted by India’s missile strikes late Friday night, which targeted three key Pakistan Air Force (PAF) installations:
- Nur Khan Air Base (Rawalpindi)
- Murid Air Base (Chakwal)
- Shorkot Air Base
However, Director General ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed during a press briefing that all PAF assets remained safe, attributing the protection to “the grace of Allah Almighty.”
He also revealed that India had extended its hostile actions by firing missiles and drones into Afghanistan, accusing New Delhi of pushing the region toward further instability.
DG ISPR’s Warning
Responding to India’s actions, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry stated:
“India’s arrogance is endangering regional peace. We are not intimidated and are fully prepared to respond with force. Now just wait for our response.”
The precision of Pakistan’s counterattack — particularly the destruction of the prized S-400 system — signals a significant escalation and raises concerns over continued hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations.
