# Russian S-400 systems played decisive role in Operation Sindoor — Indian expert

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- TASS, 2026-08-28 12:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178893

> Retired Indian Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra said Russian-made S-400 air defense systems were decisive during India’s May 2025 Operation Sindoor against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. He said the system kept Pakistani fighters at bay and shot down a Pakistani long-range airborne warning and control aircraft from 314 km away.