In the recent four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, India gained a 'clear advantage' in targeting Pakistani military bases and airfields. This claim is made by the renowned American newspaper, the New York Times, in a report based on high-resolution satellite images.
The report suggests that India's attacks were effective and well-targeted. The attacks carried out by India caused 'significant damage' to Pakistan's military facilities. It was the largest conflict between the two countries in fifty years, involving extensive use of drones and missiles. The images indicate that the attacks were widespread, although the damage was more limited than claimed.
India Held the Edge - Report
The New York Times wrote that despite both sides claiming significant damage to each other, the real and substantial damage was mostly inflicted by India on Pakistan, as evidenced by satellite images.
In this era of modern warfare and precision weapons, both countries strategized their attacks, but India particularly targeted Pakistan's air force capabilities and airfields.
Attack on Bholari Airbase
One of the most crucial attacks was on the Bholari Airbase near Karachi, where satellite images clearly show damage to aircraft hangars. Located about 100 miles from Karachi, India targeted the aircraft hangars at this airbase.
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Noor Khan Airbase: The Most Sensitive Target
According to the report, India's most sensitive attack was on Noor Khan Airbase, located near Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and close to the military headquarters and the Prime Minister's office. This unit is responsible for the security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. India's precision weapons damaged facilities here.
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Attacks on Sargodha and Rahim Yar Khan Airbases
India also claimed to target key Pakistani airfields, including the runway sections of the Rahim Yar Khan and Sargodha bases. Satellite images supported these claims, showing affected infrastructure.
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India claimed that precision weapons were used to target two sections of the runway at the Sargodha airfield in Pakistan's Punjab province.
In Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan issued a notice on May 10 stating the runway was now 'non-operational'. Additionally, radar systems at Pasrur and Sialkot aviation bases were targeted, causing significant damage to the Pakistani air force.
Pakistan's Claims Proved Hollow
Pakistani officials had claimed complete destruction of India's Udhampur airbase, but satellite images from May 12 do not confirm this, showing the airbase without any damage.
Operation Sindoor
After a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed 26 people, India launched attacks on Pakistan's terrorist bases under 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, destroying nine such bases. Pakistan attempted counterattacks on Indian military bases between May 8 and 10, but India retaliated by attacking sites like Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian.
Ceasefire Agreement on May 10
After an intense drone and missile conflict over four days, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. Throughout the episode, India’s military strategy and precision caused severe damage to Pakistan’s military capabilities, confirmed by international media and satellite data.
