New Delhi (TDI): Indian authorities and army have confirmed that Pakistani forces launched coordinated attacks on 26 Indian military installations, in retaliation to India targeting three Pakistani air bases by air to surface missiles; attacks that were successfully thwarted.
The strikes are part of Pakistan’s newly initiated military campaign, “Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos,” marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in recent decades.
The Russian S-400 air defense system in Adampur, valued at approximately $1.5 billion, was destroyed by Pakistan’s JF-17 thunder hypersonic missiles.
India’s Defense Ministry acknowledged the attacks during a press briefing, stating that Pakistani missiles targeted several key military bases, including those in Pathankot, Udhampur, and Suratgarh.
“Our defense systems were activated promptly, and while we successfully intercepted several incoming threats, some installations did sustain damage,” the ministry reported.
Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, “Pakistan army moving its troops towards forward areas.” He further stated, “This action indicates an offensive intent to further escalation.”
Ministry of External Affairs of India said that the missiles used by Pakistan were high-speed missiles to target an airbase station in Punjab.
State-run Indian television channels are broadcasting footage of the aftermath, showing damaged infrastructure and emergency response teams at the affected sites. Military analysts noted that the targeted bases are crucial for India’s defense preparedness.
The current hostilities were triggered by a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-Occupied Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups, a claim that Pakistan has denied.
In retaliation, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan.
Pakistan has launched “Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos” in retaliation in the early morning hours of May 10, which is still underway.
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