Claim of 80 drone attacks in 36 hours: India had targeted Noor Khan Airbase during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan admitted for the first time

Now a big and important revelation has come to light regarding the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025. Nearly eight months after this conflict, Pakistan has publicly admitted for the first time that The Indian Air Force had attacked the Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi during ‘Operation Vermillion’.This statement has been given by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, which is being considered an important admission in the military history of both the countries,

80 drones claimed to have been shot down in 36 hours, 79

According to Ishaq Dar, India merely About 80 drones were sent towards Pakistan within 36 hoursHe claims that among these 79 drones shot down by Pakistani defense systemwhereas after this India launched a direct attack on Noor Khan Air Base on the morning of 10 May. Dar termed the attack as a “strategic lapse” by India and said Pakistan responded with military force.

However, there has been no official confirmation on these claims from India, while Pakistan has also not been able to present concrete evidence in support of many of its claims.

Operation Vermillion started after Pahalgam attack

Dar also admitted in his statement that India launched ‘Operation Vermillion’ on 7 May 2025This action was taken after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians lost their livesIndia had blamed Pakistan and the terrorist network operating in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) for this attack,

After this, the Indian Army targeted the cross-border terrorist infrastructure, due to which the tension between the two countries increased rapidly and the situation turned into a military conflict that lasted for four days.

America and Saudi Arabia claim role in ceasefire

The Pakistani Foreign Minister also said that during the May 2025 conflict Pakistan had not made any formal demand for any kind of mediation from India.but there were definitely initiatives at the international level. According to him, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan He himself played an active role in this matter.

According to Dar, May 10 at around 8:17 am He received a call from the US Secretary of State, informing him that India was ready for a ceasefire and wanted to know Pakistan’s consent. Dar said he made it clear that Pakistan never wanted war. After this, the Saudi Foreign Minister also contacted India and sought permission for talks, after which an agreement was reached between the two countries to stop the conflict.

Aerial conflicts and disputed claims

Ishaq Dar also reiterated that in the air clash that took place on 7 May Pakistan had shot down seven Indian fighter planesHowever, he did not present any concrete evidence to support this claim, India has already been rejecting such claims,

Experts believe that such statements could be an attempt to show the strength of Pakistan’s strategic position amid domestic and international pressures.

Reiterated old stand on Kashmir issue

At the end of his statement the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister once again said that Permanent peace in South Asia is possible only when the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is resolved.He described it as the “key” to stability in India-Pakistan relations,

Why is this confession important?

According to analysts, from Pakistan Public acknowledgment of Indian attack on Noor Khan airbase That’s a big deal in itself. This suggests that the May 2025 military conflict was more serious and widespread than previously believed. At the same time, it is also clear that drone warfare and precision strikes can become an important part of India-Pakistan military strategy in future.

Overall, this revelation not only provides an opportunity to take a fresh look at the recent military history of the two countries, but also shows that peace and stability in South Asia still rests on a delicate balance.