Army assault dog Tyson took the first bullet while leading troops into a terrorists' hideout during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, neutralizing three Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, according to an update from the Indian Army's White Knight Corps posted on X at approximately 2:15 AM UTC on February 25, 2026, within the 59-minute reporting window from 2:15:58 AM to 3:15:39 AM. Tyson, undeterred by injuries, pressed forward and assaulted the hideout, confirming the terrorists' presence and enabling precise engagement by White Knight Corps, Jammu Kashmir Police, and CRPF troops, as stated in the White Knight Corps post tagged to @adgpi, @NorthernComd_IA, @SpokespersonMoD, and @prodefencejammu. The dog is now wounded but in high spirits, alert, and recovering well. Separately, the Indian Air Force conducted a full-dress rehearsal of its mega war exercise 'Vayu Shakti-2026' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan, according to a video post by PTI_News on X within the reporting window. The Kishtwar operation highlights the use of specialized assault dogs in counter-terrorism efforts, with the post emphasizing Tyson's role as a true warrior exemplifying devotion to duty. No official casualty figures beyond the three neutralized terrorists or further operational details were provided in the source.
