Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD: India’s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs have officially acknowledged that Pakistan conducted aerial attacks on multiple Indian military sites.
According to the statement, Pakistani forces used high-speed missiles to strike an airbase in Indian Punjab, along with 25 other military locations, resulting in damage to equipment and personnel.
The admission comes after days of speculation and conflicting reports. Initially, Indian officials denied the scale and impact of the Pakistani offensive, claiming instead that Indian forces had downed several Pakistani aircraft and targeted cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. However, satellite imagery and internal assessments reportedly compelled the Indian government to revise its public stance.
Among the most significant losses acknowledged was damage to several forward airfields including Udhampur, Adampur, Bhisiana (Bathinda), and Sirsa. Strategic supply depots, including one in Uri near the Line of Control, were also reportedly hit. Military analysts noted that these targets play a key role in India’s rapid deployment strategy in the western sector.
Adding to the shock was Pakistan’s claim that it successfully disabled India’s advanced S-400 air defense system using JF-17 Thunder jets equipped with high-speed, precision-guided munitions. This would mark a major strategic and symbolic blow to India’s aerial defense infrastructure.
In a separate but related incident, Pakistan is also reported to have launched a cyberattack on Maharashtra’s electricity grid, temporarily disrupting services. Intelligence sources also suggested the brief jamming of military satellites and drone activity over Gujarat.
The international community has expressed concern over the sudden escalation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held emergency talks with Pakistani Foreign Minister and Army Chief General Asim Munir, urging both sides to “exercise maximum restraint.” China has also called on both countries to de-escalate and resolve differences through dialogue.
As the situation remains tense, calls for transparency, calm, and diplomatic engagement are growing louder from across the globe.
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