Pakistan's Jacobabad Airbase Under Repair After Damage In Indian Strikes, Satellite Image Out
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A newly surfaced satellite image reveals that a hangar at Pakistan's Jacobabad airbase—targeted by India during last month's Operation Sindoor—is now covered with tarpaulin
A newly surfaced satellite image reveals that a hangar at Pakistan's Jacobabad airbase—targeted by India during last month's Operation Sindoor—is now covered with tarpaulin, possibly indicating ongoing repair or restoration efforts.
The Jacobabad airbase, which is located in the northern part of Pakistan's Sindh province, sustained damage consistent with a direct hit, as confirmed by Indian defence officials as well as satellite images released by Maxar Technologies in May.
Geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon shared high-resolution satellite images from The Intel Lab showing that a hangar at Pakistan's Jacobabad airbase, damaged as seen in May 12 imagery, was covered with tarpaulin by June 1—indicating possible repair work.
Recent imagery from Jacobabad Airbase, Pakistan indicates that the hangar damaged in the Indian airstrike is now covered with tarpaulin/some other covering possibly signaling repair activity/restoration is now underway pic.twitter.com/NNBkwpkf6b — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 6, 2025
Formerly a key hub for NATO operations during Operation Enduring Freedom—the official name for the US-led Global War on Terror—Jacobabad Airbase holds strategic importance for Pakistan.
The base houses some of the Pakistan Air Force's most advanced assets, including the latest JF-17 Block II jets, various F-16 Fighting Falcon variants, and Italian-made Leonardo AW139 helicopters, which are operated by the 88 Search and Rescue Squadron.
Earlier, a similar satellite image emerged showing that a hangar in Pakistan's Bholari airbase, which was struck by India during Operation Sindoor last month, is now covered in tarpaulin.
On May 10, India carried out strikes on 11 military sites across Pakistan, including airbases in Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skardu, Bholari, and Jacobabad.
Satellite imagery captured before and after the strikes on Jacobabad's Shahbaz airbase and the Bholari airbase reveals significant damage, contradicting Pakistan's claims of 'minimal damage."
The strikes were part of Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
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