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Successfully executed assigned tasks, Operation Sindoor still ongoing: Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force on Sunday said it has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision, and the operation was still ongoing
NEW DELHI — The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it has successfully
executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision and
professionalism, and the operation was still ongoing.
In a post on X, the IAF said the operations were conducted
in accordance with the national objectives and urged all to refrain from
speculation and dissemination of unverified information.
The government on Saturday said India has come to an
understanding on the ceasefire and paused military action. Hours after India
and Pakistan reached an understanding, Pakistani drones were sighted and
intercepted in various locations. India said Pakistan violated the ceasefire,
adding that the armed forces were giving an "adequate and appropriate
response".
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a late-night press
briefing on Saturday, said the armed forces were maintaining a strong vigil on
the situation and have been given strict instructions to deal strongly with any
repetition of border violations along the International Border and the LoC.
On Sunday, the IAF said its X post, “The Indian Air Force
(IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with
precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and
discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives. Since the Operations are
still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF
urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified
information."
The IAF, in tandem with the Army and Navy, carried out the
successful mission of destroying nine terror bases in Pakistan and
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
Following the success, Pakistan, in reaction, tried to
attack military installations and civilian areas in India. All the attacks were
negated, and the Indian Armed Forces retaliated in equal measure.
From the various media briefings done by the government, it
has been shared that several airbases in Pakistan have been destroyed in
precision retaliation, with care being taken not to cause civilian damage.
Though the Air Force has not shared the exact details of the
various attacks that have been carried out in the last few days in retaliation
for Pakistan’s drone and missile actions, BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared
the details of the places struck.
Malviya shared the list of the bases attacked during
Operation Sindoor. He also posted a map highlighting the bases attacked.
1. Nur Khan/Chaklala Airbase (Rawalpindi) -- India’s strike
on Nur Khan disrupted the heart of Pakistan’s air logistics and high-level
military coordination. As the base closest to Islamabad, often used for VIP
transport and military logistics, its neutralisation severed critical links
between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership and its operational units
during the conflict.
2. PAF Base Rafiqui (Shorkot) -- Rafiqui, a key fighter base
hosting frontline combat squadrons, was rendered inoperable. The destruction of
its aircraft shelters and runway infrastructure significantly weakened
Pakistan’s ability to launch counter-air operations, especially in central
Punjab. This move effectively removed one of PAF’s sharpest offensive tools.
3. Murid Airbase (Punjab) -- By targeting Murid, India
disrupted a vital training and potential missile storage hub. The strike
degraded Pakistan’s long-term air force readiness, cutting off a critical node
in the pilot training pipeline and eliminating logistical depth for future
operations.
4. Sukkur Airbase (Sindh) -- India’s destruction of Sukkur
Airbase cut Pakistan’s southern air corridor. Sukkur had been essential for
troop and equipment movement across Sindh and Balochistan. Its loss severed key
logistical arteries and reduced Pakistan’s operational range in the south.
5. Sialkot Airbase (Eastern Punjab) -- Sialkot, situated
close to the Indian border, was neutralised early in the conflict. This base
had served as a forward-operating platform for launching sorties toward Jammu
and Punjab. Its loss created a significant blind spot along the eastern
frontier, exposing Pakistani ground forces to unchallenged Indian aerial
dominance.
6. Pasrur Airstrip (Punjab) -- Though smaller in scale, the
Pasrur facility played a role in dispersal and emergency aircraft operations.
By taking it out, India reduced Pakistan’s tactical flexibility and forced
aircraft to concentrate at more vulnerable, high-profile locations.
7. Chunian (Radar/Support Installation) -- Strikes on
Chunian disrupted radar coverage and communications infrastructure vital for
central Punjab’s airspace monitoring. This left a gap in Pakistan’s early
warning systems, allowing Indian aircraft deeper penetration with reduced risk.
8. Sargodha Airbase (Mushaf Base) -- The destruction of
Sargodha was a strategic masterstroke. As the most critical base in Pakistan -
home to the Combat Commanders School, nuclear delivery platforms, and elite
squadrons - its decimation crippled Pakistan’s command-and-control structure.
The blow was both operational and symbolic, shattering the myth of an
invulnerable PAF.
9. Skardu Airbase (Gilgit-Baltistan) -- India’s
neutralisation of Skardu degraded Pakistan’s northern surveillance and air
operations near the Line of Actual Control. It also disrupted logistical links
that could have supported Chinese-Pakistani coordination in the high Himalayas.
The strategic advantage in the northern theatre now firmly belongs to India.
10. Bholari Airbase (Near Karachi) -- As one of Pakistan’s
newest airbases with dual-use naval and air roles, Bholari had symbolised
future ambitions of southern force projection. Its destruction erased those
aspirations, compromising coastal defence coordination and leaving Karachi
vulnerable to further strikes.
11. Jacobabad Airbase (Sindh-Balochistan) -- Jacobabad’s
neutralisation further isolated western Pakistan. Historically used for rapid
troop deployment and even by US forces during the war on terror, its
destruction cut off internal mobility, supply chains, and Pakistan’s western
air surveillance.
