Nur Khan/Chaklala Airbase (Rawalpindi)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday confirmed that it has successfully carried out its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision and professionalism. The operation remains active.
In a post on X, the IAF said the missions were executed in line with national objectives. It urged the public to avoid speculation and not spread unverified information.
The government on Saturday announced a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. However, hours later, Pakistani drones violated the truce and entered Indian airspace. Indian forces intercepted the drones and responded appropriately.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the armed forces remain on high alert. He added they have strict orders to act firmly against any further border violations along the LoC and the International Border.
On May 7, the IAF, along with the Army and Navy, destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The mission was carried out with precision and without civilian casualties.
In response, Pakistan attempted to target Indian military and civilian areas. Indian forces foiled all attacks and retaliated strongly.
Government briefings revealed that Indian strikes damaged several Pakistani airbases. These actions were measured, targeting only military assets.
The IAF stated it would share a full briefing once the ongoing operation concludes. It continues to maintain close coordination with other branches of the armed forces.
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.
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