India suffers far greater losses than Pakistan in latest clash, says CNN
India has sustained significantly higher losses than Pakistan in the latest round of hostilities between the two neighbours, according to data reported by CNN
SITUATIONER
May 12, 2025
INDIA has sustained significantly higher military and civilian losses than Pakistan in the latest round of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, according to data reported by CNN.
In what has been described as an “eyeball-to-eyeball” confrontation, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly carried out a precision strike deep inside Indian territory, resulting in the downing of six Indian combat aircraft, including two Rafale jets and a component of the S-400 air defence system.
CNN’s figures indicate that India lost:
Six fighter jets
11 airbases (affected)
553 drones
21 soldiers
19 civilians
1 air defence system.
By contrast, Pakistan reported:
0 jets lost
Three airbases (affected)
78 drones
1 soldier killed
13 civilian deaths
0 losses in tanks or air defence systems
Among the Indian airbases reportedly targeted were those in Jammu, Udhampur, Gujrat and Pathankot. The Indian Army acknowledged the attacks on several of these bases during a press briefing, adding weight to Pakistan’s claim that it had struck a total of 26 Indian air installations.
Indian sources later claimed to have targeted nearly 23 airbases inside Pakistan. However, Islamabad has not officially confirmed these claims, and New Delhi has yet to provide verifiable evidence to support its version of events.
The disparity in losses has sparked debate in defence circles and among international observers, with some attributing India's higher casualty rate to tactical vulnerabilities and delayed response times. The CNN segment also mentioned that former US President Donald Trump had helped “curb India’s losses”, although the details of any diplomatic or military intervention were not disclosed.
Tensions along the Line of Control remain high, with analysts warning that continued provocations risk escalation in one of the world's most volatile regions.