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Army Displays Rebuilt Turkish Kamikaze Drone Shot Down During Operation Sindoor

Officials say the YIHA was launched from Lahore toward Jalandhar with a 10‑kg charge, serving as public evidence of Pakistan’s drone use.

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Pakistani drone captured during Operation Sindoor (X)

Overview

  • The reconstructed drone was shown on December 15 at an event hosted by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on the eve of the 54th Vijay Diwas.
  • Military officials said the UCAV flew at about 2,000 metres after taking off from Lahore International Airport and was intended for Jalandhar.
  • Army Air Defence intercepted the remotely operated, single‑use platform before it reached its target, with one account placing the shootdown near Amritsar.
  • The display follows May 7–10 clashes triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam attack, during which Pakistan deployed multiple Yiha drones that Indian forces report largely shooting down.
  • Army statements cast the exhibit as a rebuttal to Pakistani claims of no interceptions as related investigative steps continue, including an NIA chargesheet in the Pahalgam case.