SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Debris believed to be from an S-125 Pechora Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) was discovered near a dargah in Street No. 4 of the Beed Talab area in Bathinda, Punjab, following intense air defence operations on the night of May 8, 2025. According to the Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org), the debris is likely from an S-125 Pechora SAM deployed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to neutralize a swarm of Pakistani drones targeting Indian military installations in Punjab and Jammu. The find adds to the growing list of armament debris recovered amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, highlighting the critical role of India’s air defence systems in countering cross-border threats.
The debris, found in a residential area of Bathinda, was identified by local residents near the dargah on Street No. 4, prompting a swift response from security forces. Preliminary assessments by idrw.org suggest it belongs to the S-125 Pechora, a Soviet-era SAM system still in service with the IAF for low- to medium-altitude air defence. The missile, known for its reliability against low-flying targets, was reportedly engaged to intercept Pakistani drones launched as part of a broader assault on Indian targets, including bases in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jammu.
The S-125 Pechora, with a range of 35 km and the ability to engage targets at altitudes up to 18 km, is equipped with a two-stage solid-propellant missile and a radar-guided warhead. Its deployment against drones reflects India’s layered air defence strategy, which combines legacy systems like the Pechora with modern platforms like the S-400 and Akash to address diverse threats. The debris, which includes fragments of the missile’s body and possibly its guidance system, has been secured for analysis by the IAF and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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