In response to Pakistan’s continuous attacks along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Armed Forces launched targeted strikes on Saturday, hitting critical Pakistani military positions. These included command centres, radar facilities, ammunition depots, and technical sites.
Precision Attacks on Pakistani Military Bases
At a joint press conference by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that India had struck several important Pakistani military locations under Operation Sindoor. The airstrikes targeted areas such as Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian. India also hit radar systems located at Pasrur and the Sialkot aviation bases.
“In response to Pakistan targeting civilian targets, the Indian Armed Forces retaliated and targeted technical installations, command and control centres, radar sites and ammunition strongholds… Pakistan military targets in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were engaged by air-launched precision weapons from our fighter aircraft… Radar sites at Pasrur and Sialkot aviation bases were also targeted using precision weapons. While carrying out these attacks, India has ensured minimal collateral damage,” Colonel Qureshi said.
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India Avoids Civilian Damage
Colonel Qureshi stressed that India had carefully planned these strikes to avoid harming civilians or causing unnecessary destruction. The operations were precise and limited to military targets, showing India’s intent to avoid escalating the conflict further.
Pakistan’s Use of Drones and Missiles Condemned
Colonel Qureshi also described how Pakistan had launched a large-scale assault involving fighter jets, UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles), loitering munitions, and long-range weapons. These were aimed at damaging Indian military installations.
“Pakistan has continued its aggressive attack on the western border… They used UCAP drones, long-range weapons, loitering ammunition and fighter Jets to target India’s military structures… At LoC they used drones and heavy-calibre weapons to attack… At the IB and LoC from Srinagar to Naliya, in more than 26 locations airspace infiltration was attempted,” she explained.
Damage to Indian Airbases and Unjustified Attacks on Civilian Areas
Though Indian forces responded effectively, Colonel Qureshi confirmed that some Indian airbases—Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhuj, and Bathinda—sustained damage, and several personnel were injured. She also strongly condemned Pakistan’s attack on civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals.
“The Indian armed forces have successfully engaged and retaliated to the attacks. However, airbases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhuj and Bhatinda station equipment were damaged and personnel were injured… Pakistan has used high-speed missiles at 1:40 am to target Punjab’s airbase station… A condemning and unprofessional act was done by Pakistan by targeting Hospitals and Schools in Air bases in Srinagar, Awantipora and Udhampur,” Qureshi said.
Operation Sindoor: A Response to Terrorism
These airstrikes are part of Operation Sindoor, which was launched on Wednesday. The operation came in the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 people. India’s objective with this operation has been to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), while still aiming to prevent further military escalation.
