May 2025 Conflict 9 Verified Points That Challenge Official Indian Narratives 1 Aircraft losses admitted India first claimed no losses but CDS Gen Anil Chauhan later confirmed aerial losses at ShangriLa May 30June 1 Reports estimate 35 aircraft downed including Rafale and MiG29 2 Rafale performance questioned globally After reports of Rafale losses Indonesia reportedly reviewed its Rafale deal considering alternatives like Chinas J10C undermining claims of clear air superiority 3 Airdefense gaps exposed During the May 7 BVR battle Pakistan reportedly engaged from standoff ranges without crossing the border Indias S400 and Akashteer failed to prevent losses 4 100 terrorists killed claim disputed Independent assessments found at least 31 Pakistani civilians killed including women and children with little to no evidence supporting 100 militants 5 Civilian critical infrastructure hit Strikes reportedly damaged mosques homes and the NeelumJhelum Hydropower Plant drawing criticism for targeting civilian infrastructure 6 Retaliation struck deep into India On May 10 Pakistan reportedly hit 26 military sites including Sirsa Udhampur Adampur airbases India acknowledged 21 civilian and 8 militaryparamilitary deaths field reports suggest higher tolls in Jammu 7 Major domestic disruption Conflict led to 25 airport closures Indus Waters Treaty suspension and postponement of the 2025 IPLcosts absent from victory claims 8 Ceasefire under outside pressure Despite emergency powers fighting ended May 10 after DGMO talks Multiple sources cite US pressure challenging claims of a purely bilateral outcome 9 Drone attribution unproven Displayed hostile drone wreckage showed COTS parts no serials no factory trail Analysts suggest nonstate actors shortrange launches 510 km from LoC and many false positives ghost drones with no debris in 70 of interceptions