India Destroys Pakistani Air Bases, Army Posts in Massive Counterattack
India Destroys Pakistani Air Bases, Army Posts in Massive Counterattack
New Delhi, May 10 — India on Saturday launched a powerful retaliatory strike against Pakistan, targeting at least four key air bases in response to a series of provocative cross-border attacks, sharply escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
According to defence sources cited by news agency ANI, Indian armed forces carried out coordinated strikes early Saturday morning on multiple Pakistani military sites. Loud explosions were reported across several regions in Pakistan, with the Pakistani military later confirming that three major air bases — Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Jhang) — were among those hit. Indian forces also destroyed several Pakistani Army posts and terrorist launch pads believed to be used for deploying tube-launched drones, defence officials said.
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The strikes come under Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror campaign launched following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
Military sources reported that India’s surface-to-air missile systems were activated in Srinagar, and heavy engagement was underway along the Line of Control (LoC) as tensions continue to rise.
The latest escalation follows a wave of drone and artillery attacks by Pakistan across Indian territory. On Friday alone, more than 26 sites — ranging from Jammu & Kashmir to Gujarat — were targeted by armed Pakistani drones. It marked the second consecutive night of such attempted strikes, though Indian air defences successfully intercepted many of the drones.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi confirmed that between May 7 and 8, Pakistan violated Indian airspace multiple times, using between 300 and 400 drones across 36 locations. She noted that the suspected aim was to test Indian air defence systems and gather intelligence. Forensic analysis of the drone wreckage has identified some as Turkish-made Asisguard Songar drones.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said India’s response was “proportionate, adequate, and responsible.” Reports suggest the retaliatory operation involved the use of armed drones to target Pakistani air defence radars and other critical infrastructure.
As global attention turns to the unfolding crisis, Indian forces remain on high alert. Authorities have issued travel advisories across several northern states, urging caution amid the heightened military situation.
