India Destroys Pakistan’s HQ-9 Air Defence System in Lahore Using Harpy Drones 🚁💥

John StarkMay 8, 2025052 views

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Background: Operation Sindoor and Retaliation

On the night of May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks targeting 15 Indian military installations across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
India successfully thwarted these attacks using its advanced S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ air defence system and integrated counter-UAS grids.
In a swift retaliatory strike dubbed Operation Sindoor, India deployed Israeli-made Harpy kamikaze drones to target and destroy Pakistan’s air defence radars and missile systems, especially focusing on Lahore’s HQ-9 air defence system.

India’s Harpy drones struck and neutralized the Chinese-made HQ-9 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system stationed in Lahore, Pakistan’s key commercial and strategic city.
The HQ-9, a long-range air defence system comparable to Russia’s S-300, forms the backbone of Pakistan’s layered air defence around Lahore and Sialkot.
The destruction of the HQ-9 system has left Lahore effectively defenceless against aerial threats, significantly degrading Pakistan’s air defence capabilities in the region.

Here is video of Indian Drone

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Following the strike, Pakistan began relocating its air defence assets, notably moving the Rawalpindi air defence system towards Lahore to reinforce the city’s security, recognizing Lahore’s critical importance.
The Mobile Engagement Radar associated with the HQ-9 system was seen moving along Walton Road toward Sadar Town in Lahore, indicating urgent repositioning efforts.
Pakistan circulated misleading claims about destroying an Indian S-400 missile system at Adampur, Punjab, which Indian officials have debunked as fake news.

Here is video of Shifting Defense System

The Indian Armed Forces’ use of Harpy drones, equipped with anti-radiation seekers, enabled precise targeting of Pakistani radar and missile sites autonomously.
Pakistan’s attempted drone and missile attacks on India were foiled by the integrated air defence systems, preventing any damage to Indian military installations.
Explosions heard in Lahore’s Walton Road area caused panic among civilians, with emergency services responding swiftly.
The US Consulate in Lahore issued advisories urging personnel to take shelter or evacuate due to the escalating tensions.

🇮🇳 India’s retaliatory drone strike destroyed Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defence system in Lahore.
🚁 Harpy kamikaze drones played a crucial role in neutralizing Pakistani air defence radars.
🚨 Pakistan is relocating air defence assets to Lahore, highlighting the city’s strategic value.
❌ Fake news about Pakistan destroying India’s S-400 system has been debunked.
⚠️ The situation remains tense with ongoing military movements and heightened alert in the region.