S-400
India rejects Pakistan's claim of destroying S-400 air defence system
India on Saturday firmly rejected reports published in multiple Pakistani media about the damage caused to India's S-400 air defence system during a recent attacks from across the border amid heightening tension between the two neighbours as 'fake news'.
🚨 S-400 Destroyed by Pakistan? Here's the Truth!
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Posts circulating on social media claim that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian S-400 air defence system.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE.
❌ Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless.… pic.twitter.com/wPLKQSBAqe
Addressing the media, Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said: "The recent claims made by Pakistan regarding the destruction of Indian military facilities, infrastructure, and the alleged missile attacks on Afghanistan are nothing but lies and propaganda."
"Allegations about the destruction of air force stations in Sirsa, Suratgarh, and the S-400 base in Adampur are completely false, designed to mislead the international community," she said.
India’s S-400, a state-of-the-art air defence system acquired from Russia, has played a key role in India’s defensive and retaliatory strategies during the latest escalation with Pakistan.
Pak Military Moving Into Forward Areas, Says Govt
The Indian government on Saturday said the country's Armed Forces are "in a high state of operational readiness" as the Pakistani troops are observed to be moving into the forward areas indicating a possible escalation bid by the hostile neighbour.
Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, claiming the destruction of Indian S-400 systems at Adampur, destruction of Airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, BrahMos base at Nagrota, RT gun positions at Dehrangyari and Chandigarh Forward… pic.twitter.com/rMb8FujKSV
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025
A joint press briefing by the Defence sector and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan military has been targeting "civilian areas and military infrastructure" as the two countries were engaged in an overnight conflict that massively escalated after India avenged the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said in the briefing, "Pakistan has attempted multiple intrusions using drones and conducted shelling... targeting civilian infrastructures and killing some civilians. Heavy exchange of artillery mortars and small arm fire in Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors continued.
"The Indian Army has responded effectively and proportionately, causing extensive damage to the Pakistan Army. Pak military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian Armed Forces remain in a high state of operational readiness."
"All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. Indian Armed Forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military," she added.
The Wing Commander said Pakistan resorted to "air intrusions using drones and firing" along the Line of Control and "several harassment attacks were also attempted" in more than 26 locations.
"Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised these threats and the majority of the vectors. However, limited damage was sustained to equipment and personnel at Indian Air Force stations in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur and Bhuj," she said.
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