A recent fact-check report by NDTV addresses claims circulating regarding the extent of damage to Indian airbases during military engagements with Pakistan. According to the report, official assessments contradict claims that 32 Indian airbases were successfully targeted or damaged.

NDTV’s investigation concludes that the actual impact was significantly lower, with only four airbases experiencing what the outlet describes as 'minimal damage.' The report characterizes the higher figures cited in some Pakistani media and social media discourse as 'AI slop' or misinformation, suggesting that these claims are part of a broader effort to influence public perception through fabricated narratives.

While the report provides a specific counter-narrative to the claims of widespread destruction, it focuses primarily on debunking the specific figure of 32 airbases. The report does not provide extensive details on the nature of the damage at the four affected sites, nor does it detail the specific origins of the misinformation beyond labeling it as a deliberate attempt to disseminate false information against India. The findings highlight the ongoing challenge of verifying military claims in an era where digital content and social media can be used to amplify unverified or manufactured reports during geopolitical conflicts.