KEY POINTS
- India conducted precision airstrikes on multiple Pakistani military bases
- Targets included major air bases
- Radar stations at Pasrur and Sialkot were also hit
The Indian armed forces carried out retaliatory airstrikes on important military bases inside Pakistan on early Saturday morning. These attacks were a response to Pakistan’s earlier actions and were planned to be very accurate.
Which Places Did India Target?
India hit several major Pakistani air bases including:
Rafiqui (in Shorkot, Jhang)
Murid (in Chakwal)
Nur Khan (in Chaklala, Rawalpindi)
Rahim Yar Khan
Sukkur
Chunian (in Kasur)
Other damaged air bases included Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad, and Sargodha
India also hit radar stations in Pasrur and Sialkot using highly accurate missiles.
What Weapons Did India Use?
India is believed to have used some of its most advanced weapons:
HAMMER: A smart missile that can hit ground targets with great accuracy
SCALP: A long-range cruise missile
BrahMos: A fast, powerful cruise missile (possibly used in real combat for the first time)
These missiles can be fired from Indian Rafale fighter jets, which are part of India’s advanced air force fleet.
Why These Targets?
The Indian military chose its targets carefully. The aim was to hit only military locations, such as:
Command centres
Radar systems
Weapon storage areas
Air bases with fighter jets and drones
These places were chosen to weaken Pakistan’s military setup without causing civilian harm.
India May Have Used BrahMos Missile in Real Combat for the First Time
India might have used the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent strikes on Pakistani military targets. If confirmed, this would be the first time the BrahMos missile was used in an actual combat situation. However, there has been no official statement about this from the Indian government so far.
Powerful Weapons from Rafale Jets
India is also believed to have used two other advanced weapons in the strikes:
HAMMER missiles – smart bombs that can hit targets on the ground very accurately
SCALP cruise missiles – long-range missiles that can destroy protected or hidden enemy targets
Both HAMMER and SCALP missiles can be launched from Rafale fighter jets, which are among the most advanced planes in the Indian Air Force.
Military Targets Only
India chose its targets very carefully. The military only attacked:
Radar sites
Weapon storage areas
Command and control centres
Other military infrastructure
This shows that India’s strikes were precise and focused only on military threats, not on civilians.
Why Skardu and Bholari Air Bases Matter
Two of the important air bases India targeted were:
Skardu – This base is important because it is located in northern Pakistan and gives a strategic advantage in case of conflict.
Bholari – This air base has combat aircraft and a training centre, making it a key part of Pakistan’s air force.
These strikes were part of India’s plan to weaken Pakistan’s military strength without increasing the risk of harming civilians.
India Targets Key Pakistani Air Bases Deep Inside Country
The Indian Air Force targeted several important Pakistani military air bases that are located deep inside Pakistan.
Murid Air Base in Punjab’s Chakwal district is used to operate Pakistan’s Unmanned Combat Drones and other UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
Rafiqui Air Base houses advanced fighter planes and has been very active in recent days.
Nur Khan Air Base in Chaklala is a major centre for transport aircraft, refuelling planes, and heavy-lift aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force.
India Responds After Pakistan’s Aggression
On Saturday morning, the Indian government said that Pakistan’s actions were “escalatory” and “provocative”. According to officials, Pakistan tried to carry out air attacks at more than 26 locations, from Srinagar in the north to Nalia in the west. The Indian military was able to stop or “neutralise” all these intrusion attempts.
India also confirmed it used high-tech precision weapons to strike only military air bases in Pakistan. It also observed that Pakistan was moving troops closer to the border, which raised concerns about further escalation.
India Says It Responded Effectively to Pakistan’s Attacks
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, spoke to the media and shared details about the situation.
They said that India has responded strongly and effectively to Pakistan’s attacks. However, they also made it clear that India does not want to increase tensions, as long as Pakistan also avoids further aggression.
What Pakistan Did:
Pakistan used drones, long-range missiles, loitering munitions, and fighter jets to attack civilian areas and military posts along the western border. Air intrusion attempts were made in more than 26 locations, from Srinagar to Nalia, but the Indian forces stopped all of them.
Impact on India:
Some limited damage was caused to equipment and staff at Indian Air Force bases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, and Bhuj.
India Calls Out Pakistan for Attacks on Civil Areas and Spreading False Information
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said that after 1:40 AM, several high-speed missile attacks were launched by Pakistan on air bases in Punjab. She called these attacks shameful and cowardly.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi added that Pakistan also attacked civilian buildings, including a health care centre and a school at the air bases in Srinagar, Avantipur, and Udhampur.
The officers also rejected Pakistan’s false claims that it had destroyed:
The Indian Air Force station in Adampur
The airfield in Sirsa
The BrahMos missile base in Nagrota
To prove the truth, the Indian Army showed photos with time stamps of the Sirsa and Suratgarh air bases, showing that these places were not damaged.
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