This is all classified information for now. Even I do not know. Neither they would tell anyone. Things will be clear by the end of the year hopefully.
The range had barely to do with anything.
Su 30's couldn't hear anything neither they could see much. Indian pilots are not used to flying without instructions from radar controllers. Furthermore, radar locks from multiple PAF aircraft including thunders and vipers meant certain death for both of these Su-30's. One escaped and the lead was shot down as soon as he tried paint S/L Hassans F-16.
Furthermore, lack of support from retreating Mirage 2000's was also a cause. Mirage 2000's were jammed and locked by our very own - JF-17s. The authorizations didnt go through. Otherwise, there were 9 kills for that day - 5 Mig 21's, 2 Su's and 2 Mirage 2000's.
Thank you. Its an honor