Indian Air Force Rafale EH Shot down
Event Report
Indian Air Force
| Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Force | Indian Air Force |
| Location |
Akalia Kalan, Bathinda, Punjab, India
30.37, 74.89 |
| Aircraft | Rafale EH (Rafale) |
| Event type | Shot down |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
Rafale (callsign "Godzilla 4", tail BS001) crashed at Akalia Kalan, Bathinda, Punjab while returning to Ambala Air Force Station after Operation Sindoor strikes. Pakistan attributed the engagement to PAF No. 15 Squadron J-10C fighters with PL-15 missiles. The Washington Post visual investigation positively identified the wreckage as a Rafale.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of Rafale
Akalia Kalan, Bathinda, Punjab, India
