A British defence publication has disclosed the serial numbers of four Indian Air Force Rafale jets it claims were shot down by Pakistan during military clashes in May, challenging New Delhi’s assertions of aerial dominance.
According to an investigative report by the UK-based defence magazine Key Aero, the aircraft were destroyed during a 52-minute air engagement between the two countries. The report identifies the Rafale jets by their serial numbers: BS-001, BS-021, BS-022 and BS-027.
The magazine noted that India has not produced verifiable photographic evidence linked to these specific aircraft, raising questions about its official narrative of the encounter.
The report further stated that Pakistan’s coordinated air, electronic, and cyber operations overwhelmed Indian defence systems, limiting the Indian Air Force’s ability to respond effectively during the clash.
In addition to the four Rafale jets, the publication claimed that India also lost MiG-29 and Su-30 fighter aircraft, along with a Heron unmanned aerial vehicle, during the confrontation.
The report also alleged that on May 10, a Pakistan Air Force JF-17C Block III aircraft successfully targeted and disabled India’s S-400 air defence system located in Udhampur.
Moreover, the journal claimed that Pakistani cyber units disrupted nearly 96 percent of India’s digital and social media networks, describing the operation as a rare example of tightly integrated cyber warfare conducted alongside conventional air operations.
The findings, according to the publication, highlight a significant shift in modern conflict, where cyber and aerial capabilities are employed simultaneously to achieve battlefield advantage.
For the latest news, follow us on Facebook DAILY HAYAT - Mirpur A.J.K
