DG ISPR holds press briefing on operation ‘Bunyan-un-Marsoos' launched against Indian aggression
The Army spokesperson is giving a briefing on the situation that escalated between Pakistan and India after India carried out airstrikes on three Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases — Nur Khan, Murid, and Shorkot. In response, Pakistan launched a retaliatory military operation named 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos' against the Indian aggression.
Pakistan deployed its Al-Fatah missile and targeted multiple Indian military installations and airbases that were being used to launch attacks on Pakistan. India's Akhnoor Aviation Base, Bathinda Airfield, and Sirsa Airfield were reportedly destroyed.
Additionally, Pakistan destroyed a BrahMos missile storage site in the Beas area, while Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder jets eliminated India's S-400 air defence system stationed in Adampur using hypersonic missiles.
However, following the intervention of US President Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed states, a ceasefire was imposed.
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