Operation Safed Sagar: How IAF took the fight to Pakistan at 18,000 feet in Kargil

The Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar against Pakistani intruders. Pilots faced unprecedented challenges fighting at extreme altitudes. Early setbacks led to tactical reassessments and technological adaptations. Mirage-2000 aircraft with laser-guided bombs proved highly effective. These air attacks significantly aided ground troops in recapturing key peaks.