Pakistan Launches Precision Missile Strikes in Retaliation to Indian Provocations
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India, the former launched a series of precision missile strikes targeting key Indian military installations across multiple regions. This retaliatory offensive is being described as “coordinated and calculated” by Pakistani officials, following what Islamabad deems as a “continued pattern of aggression” and cross-border provocations from New Delhi.
Key Military Sites Struck
According to military sources, over 20 Indian military sites were hit, including strategic airbases, missile storage facilities, and weapon depots, leading to significant infrastructure damage and casualties.
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Key locations and impacts:
- Beas (Punjab):
A BrahMos missile storage facility was destroyed in the initial strikes, with satellite imagery showing damage consistent with high-impact explosives. - Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir):
Pakistan’s missiles hit an Indian air defense system, causing substantial damage to the airbase. Although no casualty figures were provided, Indian officials confirmed operational disruptions. - Pathankot:
The airfield was targeted by a precision missile strike, with damage assessments currently underway. - Jalandhar:
Logistical facilities in the region sustained damage from ongoing strikes. - Gujarat:
Multiple Indian air bases and military positions were targeted, prompting security lockdowns in several districts. - Delhi Region:
A missile was intercepted near Hisar, preventing direct damage. However, New Delhi remains a potential target. - Rajasthan:
Military installations in the region were hit, although communication restrictions have limited details. - Srinagar:
An Indian airbase suffered direct hits, resulting in at least 20 military casualties. Emergency response teams are on-site. - Chandigarh:
A weapon depot was neutralized, but no official Indian response has been issued.
Operation Bunyān-um-Marsūs: A Strategic Message
Pakistan’s military named the operation Bunyān-um-Marsūs (meaning “a solid wall”) as part of its broader security initiative, emphasizing its defense-oriented nature and its focus on protecting national sovereignty.
“These strikes are defensive, not offensive, and carried out in direct response to Indian provocations over the past weeks,” said a senior Pakistani security official.
In New Delhi, emergency meetings were convened, with the Prime Minister being briefed by top military and intelligence officials. While Indian media outlets confirmed widespread damage, officials emphasized that retaliatory measures remain an option.
Preliminary reports suggest dozens of Indian military personnel have been affected, though official figures are yet to be verified. Air traffic across northern India has been suspended, and curfews have been imposed in civilian areas near military zones.
International Response
The global community, including China, the United States, and the United Nations, has called for maximum restraint, warning of serious consequences if tensions continue to rise
