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NDTV
10-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Rafiqui, Murid, Rawalpindi: How India Chose Which Pak Airbases To Strike
New Delhi: Fighter jets of the India Air Force targeted Pakistan Air Force's bases at Rafiqui, Murid and Chaklala early this morning to counter Pakistan's reckless drone and missile attacks targeting civilian areas and military infrastructure in India's western sector. In a government briefing, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said India's precision attacks only targeted military targets. "Pakistan military targets at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were engaged using air-launched precision weapons from our fighter aircraft. Radar sites at Pasrur and Sialkot aviation base were also targeted using precision munitions. While carrying out these responses, India ensured minimum collateral damage," she said. India chose targets carefully. The objective was to cripple Pakistan's capability to launch aerial attacks using drones and fighter jets. The attack on these key air force centres has likely hit Pakistan's air reconnaissance and long-range strike capabilities. Pakistan Air Force Base, Nur Khan The Nur Khan air base, earlier known as PAF base, Chaklala, is located at Rawalpindi. This airbase is the nerve centre of Pakistan's aerial mobility and serves as the headquarters of its Air Mobility Command. According to officials in the Indian Air Force, the Nur Khan airbase played a key role in coordinating the cross-border drone and missile attacks by Pakistan in the last 72 hours. This airbase houses a Saab 2000 airborne early warning and control aircraft that is believed to have played a key role in Pakistan's aerial attacks on Indian cities. Pakistan Air Force Base, Rafiqui The Pakistan Air Force base at Rafiqui is in Punjab province. It is home to advanced fighter squadrons of Mirage and JF-17 aircraft and is a training centre for missions in Punjab and Kashmir. The past few days have been frenetic air activity involving fighter jets of the two countries and the Rafiqui airbase is likely to have played a key role in Pakistan's aerial attacks on India. Targeting this airbase was aimed at disrupting Pakistan's attack capabilities. Rafiqui, like Murid and Chaklala, was targeted with air-launched precision weapons. Pakistan Air Force Base, Murid The Murid airbase, located in Pakistan's Punjab, is the headquarters of Pakistan's drone operations. This airbase houses Pakistan's homemade drone Shahpar-I, and the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci. Over the past two days, Pakistan has sent hundreds of drones across the border. Many of these were unarmed, ostensibly sent for intelligence gathering and to identify Indian positions. Some of them were, however, armed. Most of these drones were taken down by the Indian air defence system. During today's briefing, Wing Commander Singh said the Indian armed forces are ready and all hostile actions have been effectively countered. "Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military." Pakistan's reckless aerial attacks follow India's precision airstrikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, launched to avenge the Pahalgam terror attacks that left 26 innocents dead.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nur Khan, Murid and Rafiqui: Why these 3 Pakistan air bases were targeted by India
Tensions escalate as Pakistan reports India launched missiles at its air bases, triggering retaliatory strikes. Pakistan claims interception of most missiles, targeting Indian facilities in response. The conflict follows a deadly attack in Kashmir, blamed on Pakistan by India. Amidst rising tensions, both sides accuse each other of cross-border attacks, including drone incursions and airstrikes, further destabilizing the region. NEW DELHI: India launched missiles targeting three Pakistani air bases on Saturday, with Pakistan claiming most were intercepted. This development follows heightened tensions after April 22 terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including a Nepali national. Reports claim that explosions were heard at three Pakistani installations - Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Murid air base in Chakwal and Rafiqui air base in eastern Punjab province's Jhang district. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases Nur Khan air base Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan, situated in Chaklala, Rawalpindi is around 10km from Islamabad, Pakistan capital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo It is an active airbase that encompasses the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport within its grounds. The facility, originally established as RAF Station Chaklala and later known as PAF Base Chaklala, continues to serve as a vital military installation in Pakistan. The base is also home to PAF College Chaklala, which trains Aviation Cadets, and Fazaia Inter College Nur Khan, providing additional educational facilities on the premises. Murid air base Located near Punjab's Chakwal District, Murid serves as an operational flying base for the Pakistan Air Force. The base is notable for housing the PAF's UCAV and UAV fleet. The base plays a strategic role in Pakistan's air defense capabilities through its unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Rafiqui air base Pakistan Air Force Base Rafiqui, situated near Shorkot in Jhang District, is a major military installation located 337 kilometers south of Islamabad. The base features a 10,000-foot runway with a parallel taxiway that serves as an emergency landing strip. The airbase was previously known as PAF Base Shorkot before being renamed after Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui, a fighter pilot from the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. The base's infrastructure includes a primary runway and an emergency taxiway system that allows for aircraft recovery operations when needed. Earlier, army reported that drones were detected in 26 locations across LoC. The army confirmed tracking and engaging these drones. On Thursday, India prevented Pakistani drone and missile attacks on military installations across multiple cities, including Jammu.
