India has revealed that the massive drone intrusion across the western border on the night of May 8–9 had clear Turkish links, raising serious concerns over Ankara’s growing military alignment with Pakistan. At a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, government officials confirmed that 300–400 drones used by Pakistan to violate Indian airspace were of Turkish origin.

The drones, identified as Asis Guard Songar models, targeted 36 locations from Leh in Ladakh to Sir Creek in Gujarat. They were deployed against both civilian and military infrastructure. The Indian Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralised many of them using a combination of kinetic and electronic warfare systems. Forensic examination of drone debris is currently underway.

Officials stressed that Turkey’s silence on the Pahalgam terror attack and its overt political and military support to Pakistan point to a dangerous nexus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif just hours after the attack, offering full support on the Kashmir issue while ignoring the killing of Indian civilians.

In recent days, Turkey reportedly sent six military transport aircraft to Pakistan, followed by a warship docking at Karachi. Ankara denied any arms shipment, but tracking data confirmed Turkish C-130 aircraft movements.

After India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Turkey was the only country to back Islamabad’s version of events, claiming civilian deaths and expressing “solidarity” with Pakistan.

India is closely monitoring this growing strategic partnership. With Turkey supplying surveillance drones, advanced naval ships, and missiles, New Delhi sees Ankara’s support for Pakistan’s terror infrastructure as deeply troubling. Experts warn that Turkey’s role may go beyond weapons supply—to active involvement in shaping Pakistan’s provocative military posture toward India.

India has revealed that the massive drone intrusion across the western border on the night of May 8–9 had clear Turkish links, raising serious concerns over Ankara’s growing military alignment with Pakistan. At a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, government officials confirmed that 300–400 drones used by Pakistan to violate Indian airspace were of Turkish origin.

The drones, identified as Asis Guard Songar models, targeted 36 locations from Leh in Ladakh to Sir Creek in Gujarat. They were deployed against both civilian and military infrastructure. The Indian Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralised many of them using a combination of kinetic and electronic warfare systems. Forensic examination of drone debris is currently underway.

Officials stressed that Turkey’s silence on the Pahalgam terror attack and its overt political and military support to Pakistan point to a dangerous nexus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif just hours after the attack, offering full support on the Kashmir issue while ignoring the killing of Indian civilians.

In recent days, Turkey reportedly sent six military transport aircraft to Pakistan, followed by a warship docking at Karachi. Ankara denied any arms shipment, but tracking data confirmed Turkish C-130 aircraft movements.

After India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Turkey was the only country to back Islamabad’s version of events, claiming civilian deaths and expressing “solidarity” with Pakistan.

India is closely monitoring this growing strategic partnership. With Turkey supplying surveillance drones, advanced naval ships, and missiles, New Delhi sees Ankara’s support for Pakistan’s terror infrastructure as deeply troubling. Experts warn that Turkey’s role may go beyond weapons supply—to active involvement in shaping Pakistan’s provocative military posture toward India.