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Hindustan Times
35 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Did Pakistan hit Adampur, Bhuj air bases during Operation Sindoor? Satellite images show otherwise
In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been projecting a narrative of wins against India, with new reports adding that Islamabad hit the Adampur air base in Punjab and damaged a Sukhoi-30 MKI parked there. Top Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) imagery analyst Damien Symon has debunked the claim, pointing out that Pakistan used a pre-conflict photograph to push its narrative. Symon posted the image used by Pakistan to claim a hit on Adampur air base in a post on the social media platform X. The image used to support the claim purportedly shows a jet near what Pakistan claims to be a burn mark. But according to Symon, it was taken in March of this year, much before India's Operation Sindoor. 'New report alleges a direct hit at India's Adampur Air Base by Pakistan damaged a Su-30, however a review reveals this image taken in March 2025, pre-conflict actually shows a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance, the dark soot near the engine test pad is routine, not battle damage,' the post read. Pakistan not only falsely claimed to hit the Adampur air base, but it also made a similar claim for the Bhuj air base in Gujarat. There, Islamabad claims to have destroyed an S-400 radar. Damien Symon debunked that claim, too, pointing out that what Islamabad claims to be marks of destruction are actually likely to be just oil stains in the air base's service yard. This image also predates Operation Sindoor and the India-Pakistan conflict. 'An image is being circulated now as a Pakistan destroyed S-400 radar in India, a review however indicates it's likely just oil stains at Bhuj military base's vehicle service yard, also the image predates the recent Indo-Pak conflict as it was taken in February 2025,' Symon's post read. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure at nine locations in PoK and Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation was in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's resort town. The operation prompted a confrontation with Pakistan for the next four days, with India hitting multiple military targets while defending its own. The conflict subsided after a ceasefire understanding was reached between the neighbours on May 10.
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First Post
an hour ago
- First Post
India must be ready for China's 'fusion warfare' as it rises globally
India's demonstrated ability to maintain leadership in the Indian Ocean Region and reach in the Indo-Pacific must be accompanied by countering China's mischief, which encourages its 'client state', Pakistan, to commit acts of terror read more When a third world country begins its rise, the world gets uncomfortable finding a new competitor. The existing system which the hegemon (US) has been comfortable with does not seem to be working anymore. As is often said in the military, some are not falling in line. Geopolitical supremacy is toxic, and when a country is high on this intoxication, it is difficult for it to rehabilitate; it has to undergo doses of detoxification. World history has it, and we are observing it play out currently. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sole hegemon, the United States of America, is undergoing doses of detoxification. The People's Republic of China (PRC) has been knocking on the doors of the superpower US to climb down the supremacy ladder and make space for them. Fusion-Centric Warfare Militarily, if Operation Sindoor is anything to go by, the PRC has become a threat to the US, at least in the South China Sea. The 'fusion-centric warfare' that the PRC demonstrated using terrorists, ISI and Pakistan armed forces as a front is a clear demonstration of its prowess. Long-range radar inputs backed with updates from the Baidu satellite network and the integration of very long-range air-to-air (PL 15) and air-to-surface missiles facilitate the engagement of airborne targets even before they become a threat. The air combat technique is moving away from close air combat. This is also a wake-up call to Bharat to modernise its armed forces towards deepening their 'Fusion Centric Warfare' capabilities, particularly the Air Force. The drones, as an essential component of 'fusion centricity', will also play a major role in any engagement with the PRC by any country. The US has much to critically examine in its warfighting philosophy. Coming back to geopolitics, occasional defiance of the US by Russia results only in their calibrated response, which reflects apprehensions in the absence of a very clear military edge. The US is using levers of state power, such as economic and military, to threaten its competitors with the intention of wanting them to fall in line. Additionally, the US has a head of state who has demonstrated the will to use those powers by resorting to threats and bullying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Simultaneously other nations too are climbing the developmental ladder and watching these traits carefully. Some of these traits are also being practised in the form of coercion, economically and militarily. Look at the PRC; it is enlarging its circle of influence by way of luring countries under the garb of development, which is often embedded with a debt trap. One look at the entire Indo-Pacific, and answers will be forthcoming. Simultaneously, the PRC is proving its newly developed weapon systems through its 'client state'/ 'autonomous region' Pakistan, often fuelling them to engage in limited wars & acts of terrorism. The PRC wants to allay the complaints of its systems not being battle tested. All means being used in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by the PRC are to keep Bharat engaged in expensive regional conflicts. PRC is also encouraging nations in Bharat's neighbourhood to create geopolitical complexities. The latest limited conflict between India and Pakistan must be seen through this prism to understand the complicity of the PRC. High-ranking visits from Pakistan to the PRC before and after the recent conflict point to this understanding. Essentially, it has been the PRC's effort to keep Bharat bogged down and prevent its emergence in a leadership role in the IOR. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It was not a straightforward terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan Army/ISI-hired organisations but a conflict fuelled by the PRC. The declaration of immediate support to the terror state came on the first day of the conflict. Subsequent emphasis by the PRC for its ironclad friendship was also reflected in the modification made to the UNSC statement, which shielded the act of terrorism in Pahalgam by its client state, Pakistan. The PRC promised replenishment of weapon systems which were destroyed by the Indian armed forces' successful attacks. The PRC has also been shielding terrorists by not declaring them so in the UNSC, which leaves no doubt in the minds of analysts that conflict with Pakistan is, in reality, a PRC-India clash. Pakistan's economy, infrastructure, weapon systems and platforms are all Chinese (barring a few). In Pakistan, the PRC has found a client state which is run by terror makers of the world whose guns are pointing towards Bharat. We are facing China in every conflict with its client state, Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In this geopolitical disorder, it appears that a new order may emerge which could be more regional in nature than global since generating world consensus on any issue has become difficult. Multipolarity seems to be on the cards. Last week there was the annual Copenhagen Democracy Summit where 'retreat in democracy' was discussed at length. Most participants were convinced that the vital centre of democracy has been on the backfoot in Europe and the US for a decade during which it has been in retreat. Former US President Joe Biden had described the current state of global politics as a contest between 'democracies and autocracies'. In this summit, President Trump's demands for Greenland and the Panama Canal attracted criticism. The opinion was that great global dangers to democracies were Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Walter Russel Mead, the ex-Wall Street intellectual and Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute, in his recent article, has mentioned that 'democratic societies require leaders who understand the realities of their time and can inspire their fellow citizens to support the policies their countries need.' He goes on to mention, 'It is the elites and the establishments of the democratic world who are failing.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This brings my attention to our own Bharat, which has a Prime Minister in Narendra Modi who stands tall amongst world leaders. While leading Bharat towards the third-largest economy in the world, creating an ecosystem which has catapulted Bharat as a country with one of the highest numbers of start-ups, rapid infrastructure development, bringing women into the development process, pulling over 200 million people out of poverty and encouraging technology-driven armed forces, apart from many other facets of development. The UPI payment system and the Aadhar card-driven financial system, added to the introduction of the centralised tax mechanism GST, have made revenue a predictable commodity. Every aspect of human development is being addressed. These changes are pushing India towards becoming a tech-driven, industrialised country which supports the economies of its neighbourhood. Bharat's commitment to the Indo-Pacific and its cooperation with Russia, Central Asian Republics, the African Union, West Asia, Southeast Asia, and South China Sea countries, eg, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Pacific Islands, etc, are stable and very respectful. Economic partnerships with Australia, Japan, France, the EU, the UK, ASEAN, etc, are all on the upswing. The armed forces have demonstrated their skill in peacetime as well as war. Bharat is a preferred security partner in IOR. Global partnerships in maritime security have spread far and wide. In the G20, Bharat's leadership role was commendable. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Problems with the neighbourhood are understandable. Having gained independence around the same time, some of them are envious of the progress of Bharat. Their attempt to create roadblocks should not slow down Bharat from its larger aim of achieving its rightful place in the world. As far as the PRC is concerned, it already has much headway, whereas Bharat seeks to grow parallelly and not competitively. As far as the Kashmir issue is concerned, it is not a discussed issue in the world anymore. It is an attempt by the PRC to lure Pakistan to resort to terrorism, hyphenate India and get the world's attention back on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). J&K is an Indian state with an elected government; unfolding development has generated satisfaction amongst citizens. Economic activities have begun in full earnest after years of cross-border terror attacks. Attitudinal change amongst people of J&K was very evident when the entire J&K was on the roads to demonstrate against the terror attack in Pahalgam, seeking punishment for Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pakistan is an irritant and should be given only that much space. Our real challenge to progress is from the PRC. Its encirclement of Bharat by economic coercion in the neighbourhood, many times by graft; the construction of dual-use infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region; and its ingress of submarines and warships are larger long-term issues. In a recent article in National Interest, Hudson's Director of Development of South Asia, Aparna Pandey, says, 'Every crisis in Islamabad distracts New Delhi from emerging as a dependable pole in an increasingly multipolar world. By keeping India's strategic vision trained upon the subcontinent, China forestalls the broader recalibration that would enable New Delhi to project power beyond its immediate periphery.' Our recent infra development in the maritime sector and strengthening of the naval combat power not only adds to sustainable security assets but also contributes to the nation's economy by way of infrastructure and manufacturing, which leads to job creation. Bharat's reach in the maritime domain is vast, and it should be utilised for increasing our footprint not only in the IOR but also in the wider Indo-Pacific. Our ability to take G2O along is a big advantage and also in consonance with our civilisational ethos of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam'. Bharat has the capability and resources to handle regional irritants while playing its leadership role in the IOR. As we head towards becoming a US $5 trillion economy, security of neighbouring countries in the IOR would be an important ingredient for peace and stability for the growth of all in the region. Each neighbour would have a stake in the Indian economy. PM Modi's mantra of MAHASAGAR and neighbourhood first is the true path to achieving the goal of a larger leadership role in the world. The geopolitical churn of the world is in full flow. The shifting sands of the US and the activities of the deep state and PRC in our neighbourhood must be analysed, and strong messages must be conveyed to neighbours. Bangladesh is slipping into unruly turbulence each day. Our intelligence agencies and security forces would surely be on alert for any action that may be required at short notice. Our demonstrated ability to maintain leadership in IOR and reach in the Indo-Pacific must be accompanied by countering PRC's mischief, which encourages its client state, Pakistan, to commit acts of terror. Time for Bharat to continue its pursuit to accelerate economic growth and build capacities/capabilities to fight 'fusion-centric warfare". The author is Chairman, Trustee Board of India Foundation. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Firstpost's views.
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
Little To Show Post Operation Sindoor, Pak Tries Hard Again With Doctored Images
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Pakistan's claims of striking Indian military installations, including Sukhoi-30MKI and S-400 systems, have been debunked as misinformation using manipulated imagery. Analysts confirmed no damage occurred, highlighting Pakistan's reliance on fake content. New Delhi: Did Pakistan hit a Sukhoi-30MKI parked at Adampur air base in Punjab? Or destroy an S-400 surface-to-air missile unit at Bhuj airfield in Gujarat? Those are the two latest fantasies being pushed as part of a month-long campaign of wishful thinking and weaponised misinformation from Islamabad. In the wake of India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had scrambled to project a counter-narrative of success in hitting Indian airfields and installations. With little to show by way of actual damage on Indian military infrastructure, it turned to doctored satellite images, fake visuals, and misinformation campaigns. Two new instances show Pakistan hasn't given up, and is relying even more heavily on doctored or incorrectly projected imagery to suggest damage. Top imagery analyst Damien Symon has serially debunked these claims over the last month, exposing how Pakistan attempted to fabricate battlefield success using recycled, manipulated, or misunderstood visuals, including imagery supplied by a Chinese satellite firm. Here's a detailed breakdown of Pakistan's false claims, starting with the latest. Adampur Airbase: Sukhoi-30MKI 'Strike' That Wasn't Pakistan claimed it had struck and damaged a Sukhoi-30MKI at India's Adampur airbase. The satellite image used to support the claim showed a jet near what appeared to be a burn mark. Upon review, the image turned out to be from a time before the conflict and actually depicted a MiG-29 undergoing routine maintenance. The supposed damage was nothing more than soot buildup from repeated engine testing. New report alleges a direct hit at India's Adampur Air Base by Pakistan damaged a Su-30, however a review reveals this image taken in March 2025, pre-conflict actually shows a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance, the dark soot near the engine test pad is routine, not battle damage — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 8, 2025 Bhuj Airbase: The Phantom S-400 Hit Another image was circulated claiming destruction of an Indian S-400 radar system at Bhuj. The image showed dark patches on a military base apron. On analysis, these were revealed to be oil stains or fuel spillage from a vehicle maintenance yard. The image was captured well before any hostilities and had no relation to a strike. An image is being circulated now as a Pakistan destroyed S-400 radar in India, a review however indicates it's likely just oil stains at Bhuj military base's vehicle service yard, also the image predates the recent Indo-Pak conflict as it was taken in February 2025 — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 6, 2025 Adampur Airbase: Faked S-400 Damage A separate claim suggested an S-400 battery at Adampur was hit by Pakistan. The satellite image was heavily edited, with superimposed black spots intended to mimic missile impact craters. When compared to current satellite imagery, no such marks or damage were visible at the location. It was yet another instance of deliberate manipulation. Naliya Airbase: Shadow Passed Off As Strike Pakistan circulated an image of Naliya airbase that appeared to show soil darkening around the runway, suggesting a bombing raid. Analysis revealed the supposed damage was the shadow of an overhead cloud. The airbase infrastructure remained completely untouched. A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025 is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discoloration on ground — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 15, 2025 Srinagar Airport: Visual Misrepresentation A hazy image showing the civilian apron at Srinagar airport was used to suggest bomb damage. Multiple clear satellite images taken across different days showed no change to the site. The image being pushed was either altered or misread, with no visible damage found on the ground. An image now circulating claims to show damage at Srinagar Airport as a result of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, however, a review with multiple recent images shows inconsistencies, no such damage is found at the airport, this image was likely manipulated or misinterpreted — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 2, 2025 Adampur Airbase: Chinese Image, Same Fake Damage Imagery released by a Chinese satellite company was also used to support the claim of a successful Pakistani strike on Adampur. The supposed damage area in that image matched an identical feature visible in previous imagery, long before the conflict. It was clear the mark being described as new damage was not related to any airstrike. Chinese released image of Adampur airbase, India - dated 12 May 2025, find only vehicle tracks in the target area shared by Pak ISPR, report no damage, once again leading to an inconclusive result regarding the strike on this location — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 15, 2025 Jammu Airport: Tampered Visuals, No Impact A widely shared image claimed to show damage at Jammu airport, with blackened spots along the runway and apron area. A comparison with high-resolution, post-strike visuals confirmed no destruction at the site. The image had been digitally altered, and the supposed blast marks did not exist in reality. A doctored, manipulated image of Jammu Airport is being circulated to falsely imply damage on site, however recent visuals confirm no such destruction, infact, the tampered image predates May 09-10, 2025 — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 11, 2025 Across every instance, Pakistan's claims have failed basic verification. None of the Indian sites shown as targets suffered any real damage from Pakistan's retaliation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had even visited the Adampur airbase days after Operation Sindoor began. 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 — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 6, 2025 On the contrary, high-resolution satellite imagery of Indian airstrikes on Pakistani airbases, especially Jacobabad and Bholari, reveals extensive repair activity. Tarpaulin sheets have been deployed to cover structures and aircraft, almost certainly to hide the extent of physical damage on the ground.
