India’s airstrike inflicts Rs 8500 cr loss on Pakistan, says military estimate

In a major escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan has reportedly suffered a staggering loss of approximately $1 billion (over Rs 8,500 crore) due to an Indian airstrike, according to an estimate attributed to Pakistan’s military accountants. This marks one of the most significant financial and strategic setbacks for Pakistan’s military since the 1971 war.

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The airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force, targeted key military infrastructure deep inside Pakistani territory. While exact details of the operation remain classified, sources suggest that high-value assets, logistics hubs, and installations were severely damaged or destroyed. This is being viewed as a direct and powerful response to continued cross-border terrorism, which India accuses Pakistan of sponsoring for decades.

Until now, Pakistan had been inflicting consistent damage on India through low-cost, asymmetric warfare strategies, primarily via non-state actors and terror outfits. However, the recent Indian response marks a shift in doctrine, reflecting a more assertive posture by the Indian military establishment.

Military analysts are calling it the most significant blow dealt to Pakistan’s defense infrastructure since the Indo-Pak war of 1971. The strategic impact of this strike is likely to resonate beyond the immediate military cost, affecting Pakistan’s defense planning and regional diplomacy.

This escalation underscores rising tensions and the urgent need for diplomatic dialogue to avoid further conflict.