Turkey’s Military Role in Pakistan’s Drone Offensive Against India Uncovered

The recent revelations from Operation Sindoor have confirmed a disturbing development: Turkey actively supported Pakistan’s military strikes on India, not only by supplying over 350 advanced drones, but also by sending military advisors to assist in their deployment. According to top intelligence sources, two Turkish operatives were killed on the ground during the operation, highlighting the direct involvement of Ankara in the conflict.

Indian Army unveils images of destroyed Pakistani drones intercepted near Amritsar border

Turkish Military Advisors Coordinated Drone Warfare

Sources close to the matter told India Today TV that Turkish defense personnel were embedded with Pakistani forces, providing critical tactical support during a wave of drone strikes aimed at Indian military facilities. The strikes took place between May 7 and May 8, when over 300 drones were launched along India’s northern and western borders, targeting positions from Leh to Sir Creek.

The Bayraktar TB2 and YIHA drones, supplied by Turkey, were reportedly used for both surveillance and kamikaze-style attacks, with a clear intent to compromise forward Indian military installations and supply chains.

Indian Response and Drone Wreckage Analysis

India’s armed forces swiftly retaliated. A large number of drones were intercepted and destroyed using kinetic interceptors and non-kinetic counter-drone systems. “Initial forensic analysis suggests these drones are the Asisguard Songar models manufactured in Turkey,” confirmed Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during an official press briefing.

She added that the mass drone intrusion appeared to be a coordinated test of India’s air defense capabilities, potentially aimed at gathering real-time battlefield intelligence.

Strategic Shift in Turkey-Pakistan Defense Ties

This escalation comes amid deepening military collaboration between Ankara and Islamabad. Over the past few years, Turkey has emerged as a major defense partner for Pakistan, exporting drones, training personnel, and sharing combat strategies.

Experts point out that increased Indian exports to Turkey after the Covid-19 pandemic — including telecom gear, auto parts, aluminum, and electrical machinery — may have indirectly fueled Turkey’s drone manufacturing capability. This development has led to growing concern in New Delhi over the geopolitical fallout of its trade partnerships.

India Blocks Turkish State Media Over Propaganda

In a stern diplomatic response, the Indian government has blocked access to Turkish news agency TRT's account on social media platform X, citing its role in pushing anti-India narratives and covering up Ankara’s military backing of Pakistan. Similar action was taken against Chinese state media outlets like Xinhua and Global Times for spreading misinformation during the four-day conflict.

Rising Public Backlash and ‘Boycott Turkey’ Sentiment

Public outrage has also reignited the #BoycottTurkey movement, with citizens demanding a review of all bilateral ties. The backlash reflects mounting anger over Turkey’s intervention in India’s internal and border security matters, particularly its aggressive support for Islamabad in times of heightened conflict.