Thu May 08 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India’s S-400 System Thwarts Pakistani Air Strikes, Report Claims
**NEW DELHI** – The Indian Air Force (IAF), aided by its S-400 air defense system, successfully repelled a reported Pakistani attempt to launch air strikes on 15 Indian cities, according to a recent news report. The incident has highlighted the S-400’s effectiveness, showcasing its ability to neutralize enemy attacks.
The report claims that Pakistan attempted multiple attacks using drones and missiles, all of which were intercepted by the S-400. The system’s performance is further lauded in relation to “Operation Sindhur-1,” an IAF operation targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The S-400 reportedly played a crucial role in protecting IAF aircraft during this operation.
The report also draws a comparison between the S-400 Triumph, acquired by India from Russia, and Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defense system, obtained from China. It claims the S-400 boasts superior range (up to 400 km compared to the HQ-9’s reported maximum of 300km), speed (with one variant exceeding 17,000 km/h), altitude (up to 60km), payload capacity (up to 180kg), and targeting capabilities (simultaneously engaging up to 80 targets). Specific details regarding the HQ-9’s capabilities remain limited according to the report.
While the report does not provide independent verification of the number of attacks or the precise details of the engagement, it emphasizes the S-400’s role in protecting India from what it claims was a significant threat. The report concludes by highlighting the strategic advantage the S-400 provides India in its long-standing rivalry with Pakistan. Independent verification of the claims made in this report is currently pending.
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