The Turkish-made Yiha kamikaze drone, which was launched by Pakistan to attack India during Operation Sindoor, was shot down in the air by the Indian air defence. Know the power of suicide drones and India’s military preparedness.
New Delhi. Whenever there is talk of war or terrorist attack, now not only guns and missiles but drones are emerging as the most dangerous weapons. Recently, the Indian Army showed one such drone to the world, which foiled Pakistan’s conspiracy. The name of this drone is Yiha – which was made in Turkey, was used by Pakistan against India, but during Operation Sindoor, the Indian air defense system shot it down in the sky.
After all, why was there a need to show the Yiha drone?
Indian Army displayed this drone on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. This is the same day in 1971 when India defeated Pakistan and gave independence to Bangladesh. This drone was shown in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, so that a clear message could be sent that India is now fully prepared for every threat.
What exactly is Yiha Kamikaze Drone?
The Yiha III is a kamikaze class drone. In simple words, it is a suicide drone.
What does kamikaze drone mean?
- This drone is made to attack once.
- It is filled with explosives.
- It self-destructs as soon as it hits the target.
- Can target enemy military bases, airbases or crowded areas.
- This drone is called UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle), i.e. fighter aircraft without a pilot.
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Why did Pakistan use this drone?
During Operation Sindoor, when India carried out precise strikes on terrorist targets in Pakistan and PoJK, Pakistan was horrified. In response, it tried to attack India with a swarm of drones and missiles. Meanwhile, Pakistan launched the Turkish-made Yiha drone from Lahore International Airport. Its probable target was Jalandhar in Punjab.
How did Indian Air Defense shoot down the Yiha drone?
On May 10, this drone was flying at a height of about 2,000 meters. It had 10 kg explosive payload. It was designed to explode upon impact. But the Indian Army’s Army Air Defense (AAD) tracked the drone in time. Killed him in the air. No Indian base was allowed to be harmed. This is the reason why no drone or missile of Pakistan caused any harm to India.
How dangerous was this drone?
- Some special features of this drone
- Wingspan: about 2 meters
- Engine: 170 CC two-stroke engine
- Single Use Attack System
- ability to hover over target
- If this drone had reached its target, it could have caused huge damage.
Why was Operation Sindoor started?
Pahalgam terrorist attack became the biggest reason for this. In this attack, Pakistan supported terrorists killed 26 innocent people. Of which 25 were Indians and 1 was Nepali citizen. People were targeted on the basis of religion. In response to this, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025. Destroyed 9 terrorist camps and 11 Pakistani military bases in just 88 hours.
Is this a sign of future war?
Absolutely. Drone war is no longer the future, but the reality of the present. But by shooting down this drone, India has made it clear that the Indian air defense system is strong. Every conspiracy of Pakistan will fail. India is now ready for every technological war. The Turkish-made Yiha Kamikaze drone was Pakistan’s big hope, but in Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army reduced it to mere debris. This incident is not just about the downing of a drone, but is a clear message of India’s military strength and security preparedness.