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India Debunks Pakistan's Propaganda on MiG-29 and S-400 Destruction

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the IAF base in Adampur has dealt a significant blow to Pakistan's claims of destroying the MiG-29 fighter jet and the S-400 air defense system. The Russian-made jets and defense systems were seen intact during the prime minister's address to the troops, effectively debunking Pakistan's propaganda. This development comes in the wake of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry's claims of inflicting "major damages" to at least 15 IAF bases, including Adampur.

Key Takeaways:

  • PM Modi's visit to the Adampur IAF base has exposed Pakistan's false claims of destroying the MiG-29 and S-400.
  • Satellite imagery confirms that there is no visible damage to the air bases at Adampur, Avantipur, Udhampur, Pathankot, Bathinda, Suratgarh, and Sirsa.
  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) claims to have intercepted almost all of Pakistan's drones and missiles mid-air during the brief conflict.
  • Pakistan fired approximately 300-400 drones and missiles on the night of May 9, targeting 26 sites across the Western front.
  • Debris of destroyed drones and missiles was found at various locations the next day, indicating a successful interception by the IAF.

Statistics:

  • 15 IAF bases, including Adampur, were claimed to have been damaged by Pakistan, according to ISPR Director-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
  • Pakistan fired approximately 300-400 drones and missiles on the night of May 9.
  • 26 sites across the Western front were targeted by Pakistan in the brief conflict.
  • The IAF claims to have intercepted almost all of Pakistan's drones and missiles mid-air.
  • Satellite imagery shows no visible damage to eight air bases, including Adampur, Avantipur, Udhampur, Pathankot, Bathinda, Suratgarh, and Sirsa.

Sources:

  • Chaudhary, Ahmed Sharif. "Pakistan Incurs 'Major Damages' to India's Air Force, Civilian Airports: DG ISPR." Dawn, 10 May 2023, [www.dawn.com/news/1735822](http://www.dawn.com/news/1735822).
  • Contify. "India Debunks Pakistan's Propaganda on MiG-29 and S-400 Destruction." DNA (Daily News & Analysis), [www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-debunks-pakistan-s-propaganda-on-mig-29-and-s-400-destruction-2915066](http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-debunks-pakistan-s-propaganda-on-mig-29-and-s-400-destruction-2915066).

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