Pakistan Acknowledges India’s Attack on Noor Khan Airbase During Operation Sindoor
Karachi: In a significant development, Pakistan has officially confirmed that India carried out an attack on the Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi during “Operation Sindoor” in May this year.
The operation was launched by India in retaliation for a deadly strike in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people. Pakistan’s foreign minister and deputy prime minister, Ishaq Dar, acknowledged the strike during a press conference marking the end of the year.
He stated that India targeted Pakistan’s military installations, including the Noor Khan Airbase, resulting in “minor damage.” Despite the attack, Dar emphasized that Pakistan effectively responded to the aggression and had successfully countered the drone strikes.
Pakistan has now begun indirectly admitting losses from Op Sindoor. Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar revealed that at around 2:30 AM on May 10,Asim Munir called him on a secure line, saying Indian ballistic missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase and other sites, injuring multiple personnel. pic.twitter.com/LWRw6pMxbd
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“India launched multiple drone strikes against Pakistan. Within a span of 36 hours, at least 80 drones were dispatched. Of these, we managed to intercept and destroy 79 drones.
However, one drone caused limited damage to a military facility,” Dar explained. He further added, “The attack on Noor Khan Airbase was a mistake, and Pakistan has taken necessary measures to safeguard its military infrastructure.”
The Noor Khan Airbase, located in Rawalpindi, is one of Pakistan’s key military airbases. It has been a central hub for various air operations and houses numerous critical military assets.
Indian authorities had previously hinted at conducting surgical strikes against Pakistan’s military targets in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. The Indian government had claimed that the Pahalgam incident was a direct consequence of cross-border terrorist activities supported by Pakistan-based militant groups.
Indian military officials released satellite images corroborating the claims of the attack, showing that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had targeted several military facilities, including Noor Khan, to neutralize any potential threats posed by Pakistan-based terrorist camps.
According to Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s response was swift and strategic. “We were able to neutralize the majority of the drone threat. The one that did manage to hit our military base resulted in minor damage, and no major casualties were reported,” Dar added.
The drone strike has fueled a new round of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Since the incident, both India and Pakistan have continued to exchange accusations over cross-border terrorism and military provocations.
India has long maintained that its military actions are in response to Pakistan’s alleged support of militant activities in Kashmir, while Pakistan has continuously rejected these accusations, calling India’s actions “unprovoked aggression.”
The attack on Noor Khan Airbase and the ongoing exchanges of drone strikes between the two countries have once again brought the volatile India-Pakistan relationship into sharp focus.
Military analysts suggest that the use of drones in such high-stakes operations could lead to a new phase in the way both nations conduct military operations against each other. As both sides strengthen their military capabilities, the potential for further escalation remains high.
While the Pakistani government claims that it has successfully defended against India’s actions, the larger question remains about the long-term impact of such military engagements on regional security and peace. As tensions simmer, global observers are closely monitoring the situation, fearing that any further military action could spiral into an even more serious conflict.
The political fallout from the May attack continues to affect bilateral relations, and the possibility of renewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation remains uncertain.
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