On 11th May, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) announced that the Indian armed forces had launched precise attacks on several important military sites deep inside Pakistan. Top military leaders, including the DGMO and the chiefs of the armed forces, said that these attacks targeted key places like control centres, radar stations, technical equipment setups, and weapon storage areas at different important locations. These strikes were a well-planned reply to Pakistan’s continued cross-border attacks. They were part of India’s ongoing mission called Operation Sindoor.
India Strikes Back: Key Pakistan Air Force Bases Hit in Precision Attacks
According to Indian military officials, the strikes targeted some of the most important air force and defence buildings in Pakistan.
PAF Nur Khan, Rawalpindi, Punjab
PAF Nur Khan is the main base for Pakistan’s Air Mobility Command. It also has the PAF College and is connected to Benazir Bhutto International Airport. The base has five squadrons of planes used for transport and surveillance, including American C-130 aircraft and Russian IL-78 planes.
PAF Rahimyar Khan, Punjab
This is a forward air base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) under its Central Air Command. It is in a key location near the Indian state of Rajasthan. The base works closely with Sheikh Zayed International Airport and is used for important military operations.
Pasrur, Sialkot district, Punjab
Pasrur has an important radar site that helps Pakistan detect incoming threats early. This site was targeted in the strike to weaken Pakistan’s ability to spot attacks in advance.
Sukkur, Sindh
Officials confirmed that a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base connected to Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport was targeted. This base is known to have American F-16 fighter jets. However, exact details of the strike have not been shared, as they are still secret.
The Sukkur Radar Site was also destroyed in the strikes. This site helped Pakistan watch the skies and detect incoming threats
Chunian, Punjab
The Chunian Air Defence Radar site was also destroyed. This radar system helped Pakistan track and respond to air attacks. Its destruction weakens their ability to defend their airspace.
Arifwala, Punjab
The Arifwala air defence radar was also destroyed. This radar helped Pakistan detect and track enemy aircraft. Without it, their air defence becomes weaker in that area.
PAF Mushaf, Sargodha, Punjab
The Central Air Command hub, Combat Commanders’ School, and the PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence were also targeted. This base has about seven squadrons, including American F-16 jets, Chinese J-7 and JF-17 jets, French Mirages, Falcon transport planes, and Alouette helicopters.
PAF Shahbaz, Jacobabad, Sindh
A key forward base that hosts American F-16 jets, Chinese JF-17 jets, and Italian AW139 helicopters. It shares facilities with a civilian airport.
PAF Bholari, Sindh
PAF Bholari is the site of a joint air exercise with the Chinese Air Force in 2020. It is known to host three squadrons of F-16 jets, JF-17 jets, and Swedish Saab transport aircraft.
Indian army sent a strong message
By targeting these important sites, India sent a strong message to Pakistan about its ongoing support for cross-border terrorism and violations of the ceasefire. The operation is believed to have badly damaged Pakistan’s air defence system and command structure. The Indian military made sure to avoid causing harm to civilians during the strikes.
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