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Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
New Satellite Images Reveal Greater Damage to Pakistan Airbase After India Strike
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New satellite imagery suggests India's missile strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase earlier this month may have caused significantly more destruction than initially assessed. The images, shared by open source intelligence researcher Damien Symon, reveal that a major operations complex at the Rawalpindi-based airbase has been completely demolished. The facility, targeted during India's Operation Sindoor, sits near some of Pakistan's most sensitive military and nuclear infrastructure. The scope of the damage now appears broader than previously believed, hinting at a deeper strategic impact from the Indian strike. Newsweek has reached out to the foreign ministries of Pakistan and India for comment. Why It Matters The Nur Khan airbase is one of Pakistan's most strategically important facilities, housing transport aircraft and surveillance systems, and located just miles from the Strategic Plans Division and Pakistan Army headquarters. Its proximity to these institutions gives the airbase outsized importance in Pakistan's military ecosystem. The demolition of an entire operations center would suggest the strike had penetrated a critical node in Pakistan's defense infrastructure. A review of Nur Khan Airbase, Pakistan reveals the entire complex near India's strike location has now been demolished, suggesting the strike's effect went beyond the two special-purpose trucks - possibly presenting a broader footprint of the damage @TheIntelLab #SkyFi — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 25, 2025 What to Know Symon posted the new satellite images on social media, showing that the 7,000-square-foot operations complex near the site of the May 10 strike has been dismantled. Earlier imagery showed damage to two specialized military trucks, but the full teardown of the facility points to deeper internal damage. Symon told Hindustan Times that the decision to demolish the complex indicates restoration was "uneconomical or not viable," likely due to extensive structural and systemic damage. Its proximity to the blast zone may have compromised essential components such as wiring, internal systems, and the building's physical integrity. India's Operation Sindoor The strike on Nur Khan was part of India's broader retaliation under Operation Sindoor, launched after a deadly attack in the Kashmir town of Pahalgam on April 22. That attack, which India blamed on Pakistan-based militants, killed 26 civilians and was among the deadliest incidents in the region in recent years. In response, India launched strikes on eight Pakistani airbases using air-launched cruise missiles. A four-day military confrontation followed, involving drones, long-range artillery, and missile systems, before both sides agreed to halt operations. A BSF personnel during a retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border, near Amritsar, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Border Security Force (BSF) has said the public flag-lowering retreat ceremony at three locations in Punjab along... A BSF personnel during a retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border, near Amritsar, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Border Security Force (BSF) has said the public flag-lowering retreat ceremony at three locations in Punjab along the Pakistan frontier will begin on Wednesday, about two weeks after it was stopped following Operation Sindoor. More Shiva Sharma/AP Photo What People Are Saying India's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir said: "Terrorism and dialogue cannot go hand in hand. Our soldiers have the capability to respond to any challenge and eliminate the threat to ensure the safety and peace of our people." Pakistan's Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations stated: "These blatant acts of aggression by India reflect the paranoia within the Indian mindset which continues to grow after the failure of each of its acts." What Happens Next The new evidence of extensive damage may prompt Pakistan to reassess its airbase resilience and trigger broader regional concerns over escalation control and strategic deterrence.
The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Fresh satellite images reveal extent of damage at Nur Khan airbase, Pakistan takes down damaged structures
In other terms, while the strike may have targeted specific assets, it is believed that shrapnel impact and resulting fires caused significant structural damage to adjacent buildings, potentially compromising wiring and internal systems. Geo-intelligence and OSINT expert Damein Symon, associated with The Intel Lab, shared the satellite imagery dated 23 May on X Sunday. '…the entire complex near India's strike location has now been demolished, suggesting the strike's effect went beyond the two special-purpose trucks—possibly presenting a broader footprint of the damage,' Symon wrote. New Delhi: Fresh satellite imagery indicates that precision strikes by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor caused significantly more damage to Pakistan Air Force's Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi than previously perceived. The latest visuals show that an entire complex near the strike site has been demolished. Given the extent of this secondary damage, the affected complex may have been deemed beyond repair and subsequently dismantled by Pakistani authorities. A review of Nur Khan Airbase, Pakistan reveals the entire complex near India's strike location has now been demolished, suggesting the strike's effect went beyond the two special-purpose trucks – possibly presenting a broader footprint of the damage @TheIntelLab #SkyFi — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 25, 2025 In a separate post Monday, Symon also shared satellite imagery of PAF's Murid airbase in Chakwal district, stating that the command & control building on the premises suffered structural damage. According to him, 'a section of the roof has collapsed as well, likely causing internal damage'. This report spotlights damage at Pakistan's Murid Airbase – the Indian Air Force strike has caused structural damage to a Command & Control building, a section of the roof has collapsed as well, likely causing internal damage @TheIntelLab #Skyfi — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 26, 2025 Murid was one of several strategic installations targeted during the early hours of 10 May, part of the Indian Air Force's second wave of coordinated strikes. These revelations appear to contradict Pakistan's earlier claim that its air defence systems had intercepted the incoming missiles and that all assets remained safe. The fresh imagery, along with additional visuals previously released by Maxar, presents a more realistic picture. Located in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, and adjacent to the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ), Nur Khan is a high-value military installation and headquarters of the PAF's Air Mobility Command, which oversees the movement of troops, equipment and personnel. The command also plays a central role in logistics, VIP transportation and strategic missions, as well as aviator training. Nur Khan airbase hosts Squadrons No. 6, 10, 12, and 41 and serves both VVIP and military transport functions. Aircraft based there include C-130s, Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) platforms and Pakistan's only two IL-78 aerial refuelling aircraft. Meanwhile, the Murid airbase in Chakwal, Punjab serves as a major hub for Pakistan's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadrons and is one of PAF's key forward operational bases. The base houses various UAVs, including locally developed models and imported Turkish and Chinese drones. According to multiple reports, Shahpar 1, Shahpar 2, Burraq, Falco, Bayraktar TB2S, Bayraktar Akinci, CH-4, and Wing Loong 2 are some of Pakistan's drones stationed at this air base. Also Read: The OSINT expert who debunked ISPR's claims: Damien Symon on disinfo, ethics & public perception What happened on 10 May Earlier this month, at a public event in Islamabad on 16 May, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was woken at 2:30 am on the night of the strikes by a call from Field Marshal Asim Munir, then the Army Chief (General). Munir informed him that India had launched missile strikes on multiple key targets, including Nur Khan airbase. In a subsequent late night statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that Indian strikes had targeted Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot, Jhang district) air bases. Prior imagery released by American space tech company, Maxar Technologies, dated 10 and 11 May, revealed visible destruction across multiple Pakistani air bases, including Sukkur in Sindh, Rahim Yar Khan in southern Punjab, Mushaf in Sargodha, Jacobabad in northern Sindh, Bholari in Thatta district and Nur Khan in Rawalpindi. The visuals showed large craters on runways, damaged aircraft hangars and destruction to administrative and logistics buildings. As reported by thePrint earlier, it is reliably learnt that the actual loss may be higher than what Pakistan is showcasing, both officially and unofficially. Inputs indicate that the damage done was that at least one transport aircraft was destroyed, while two others suffered moderate to severe damage. A runway at one of the critical bases was also reportedly rendered non-operational for the foreseeable future. Adding to that PAF Air Marshal Masood Akhtar (Retd) on a Pakistani news channel said he had information that a Saab Erieye, an Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C), was destroyed when India struck the hangar at Bholari. After Pakistan deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure and Indian airbases, the armed forces launched a swift and calibrated retaliatory operation, striking key technical installations, command and control centres, radar systems and weapons depots. Colonel Qureshi said that air bases at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were hit using air-launched precision munitions and missiles. In addition, radar facilities in Pasrur and the aviation base in Sialkot were also targeted. Incidentally, following the attack on the airbases, Pakistan which 'brusquely turned down' the request of Indian DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on 7 May 'with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and, in the offing,' reached out to him on 10 May to propose cessation of hostilities. India had launched Operation Sindoor on the night of 7 May, targeting nine terror training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The strikes came in retaliation to the 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam carried out by terrorists trained and backed by Pakistan, which claimed 26 lives. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read:
India Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Exclusive: Pak's VVIP jet near Indian Air Force strike zone on May 10, probe shows
Flight tracking data and exclusive satellite imagery reviewed by India Today's Open-Source Investigation (OSINT) team suggest that a VVIP aircraft matching the description used by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was present at the Nur Khan airbase around the time of the Indian Air Force (IAF) strikes on May 10, highlighting the strategic sensitivity and vulnerability of the country's most important Nur Khan Air Base, located adjacent to Islamabad, supports both Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operations and serves as the principal hub for the country's top VVIP air imagery from space company Satellogic provided exclusively to India Today TV by Earth intelligence platform SkyFi, provides new details of the events, which took place at Pakistan's most high-profile air base. The Pakistan government uses a white Gulfstream G450 (G-IV-X) almost exclusively for the Prime Minister, President and Foreign Ministers. The IAF targeted the air base in Rawalpindi that likely destroyed a command and control unit, satellite pictures showed. Satellite image of the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi destroyed. advertisementThe aircraft in the imagery matches the profile of Pakistan's VVIP transport, notable for its length, tail shape and rear-mounted engines. It also lacks the visible blue tail marking the other Gulfstream operated by the Pakistan Army, often used by its army chief, General Asim PM'S PUBLIC MOVEMENTS ALIGN WITH AIRCRAFT PATHSThe subsequent movement of the aircraft further supports its identification. On May 12, the aircraft flew from Lahore to Sialkot using the PAK02 callsign, typically reserved for the Prime Minister. The destination and timing align with the PM's publicly reported travel. Flight tracking data shows movement of VVIP Gulfstream matching Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's public itinerary. Two days later, the same aircraft flew to Beijing using the PAK03 callsign, consistent with the Foreign Minister's itinerary. Flight tracking data shows movement of VVIP Gulfstream matching Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's public itinerary. Pakistan operates three Gulfstreams for VVIP use. At the time of the IAF strikes, data indicates that two Gulfstreams could have been present at the Nur Khan base while the other was positioned in Lahore. The satellite imagery taken hours after the impact, however, shows only one at the Rawalpindi base. Flight tracking data shows movement of VVIP Gulfstream matching Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's public itinerary. REFUELLING TANKER ACTIVITY SEEN AFTER STRIKEThe same Satellogic imagery also reveals the presence of an Il-78 aerial refuelling tanker at Nur Khan following India's strike, indicating active military operations from the base even after the incident. The Il-78 is a key asset for in-flight refuelling and supports deep-strike or extended patrol operations by fighter Khan is not just an airbase, it is the nerve centre for Pakistan's VVIP and high-level military aviation. Its proximity to Islamabad, and its dual-use role, make it one of the most sensitive air installations in the the available satellite imagery following the strike has indicated absolute precision by the IAF so far, with no visible missed targets at any of the evidence offers context to why Pakistan sought a ceasefire so swiftly on May 10. The exposure of top government aircraft and aerial refuelling assets at the country's most critical base may have underscored the risk of further decision to strike with precision, without expanding the scope to high-value leadership targets, also suggests a deliberate signalling of capability without provocation - a message clearly received. IN THIS STORY#Pakistan#India-Pakistan#Operation Sindoor
Cedar News
29-04-2025
- Science
- Cedar News
Satellite Images Show B-2 Bombers, Refueling Tankers, and Submarine at Diego Garcia Base
Satellite imagery from April 19 captured by SkyFi and ordered by @MT_Anderson on X, shows that 6 B-2A 'Spirit' Long-Range Strategic Stealth Bombers and 6 KC-135 Aerial-Refueling Tankers remain at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. In addition, imagery was also able to captured a rare sighting of a Ohio-Class Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine docked at the base, believe to likely be the USS Georgia (SSGN-729).
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Warren Buffett is worth $150B — but says ‘academics', ‘professionals' refuse to invest like him for 1 reason
Few professional investors have been in the game as long as Warren Buffett. The legendary investor has been successfully picking stocks since he was just 11 years old. Today, the 94-year-old is the ninth richest person in the world, worth an estimated $150 billion, according to Bloomberg. Buffett's success was already apparent in 1985, when he made his first TV appearance in an interview with George Goodman. During the interview, Goodman inquired why Buffett's relatively simple yet highly effective approach to investing hadn't been adopted by others. Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here's the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) 'Well, I think partly because it is so simple,' Buffett responded. Here's why he believes neglecting the simple approach is the biggest mistake many professionals and academics make while investing. Academics and professionals get bogged down with overanalyzing data simply because they have the skills and the data is available, Buffett told Goodman. 'As a friend of mine says, to a man with a hammer everything looks like a nail. And once you have these skills, you just are dying to utilize them in some way. But they aren't important,' he said. Since the interview, the amount of data available to the average investor has exploded. In fact, ordinary investors even have access to tools such as Quiver Quantitative, which shows the stocks members of Congress are buying or selling, Insider Tracking, which follows the trades of corporate insiders and SkyFi, which offers investors satellite imagery. This niche data might be useful in some cases, but it can also overcomplicate your investment strategy. Instead, most investors should consider Buffett's relatively straightforward approach. Read more: Jamie Dimon issues a warning about the US stock market — says prices are 'kind of inflated.' Crashproof your portfolio with these 3 rock-solid strategies According to Buffett, investing isn't a complicated data science experiment but a relatively simple business deal. 'If I were being asked to participate in a business opportunity, would it make any difference to me whether I bought it on a Tuesday or a Saturday or an election year or something?,' he asked Goodman. 'It's not what a businessman thinks about in buying businesses. So why think about it when buying stocks? Because stocks are just pieces of businesses.' To apply Buffett's bottom-up approach, consider the merits and fundamentals of the business underlying each stock. Take the time to understand what the company produces and how it makes money. For instance, if Nvidia stock were on your radar, it might be a good idea to learn about their semiconductor business and how demand is impacted by the rise of artificial intelligence software. It could also be worth considering products in their pipeline, such as the Blackwell Superchip, and its potential impact on the business's future. The next step would be to examine the company's fundamentals. A good product or service isn't necessarily a good investment if the company is struggling to generate profit or cash flow. A track record of safe and consistent dividend payments could suggest that the underlying business is healthy and lucrative enough to reward shareholders. PepsiCo, for example, has consistently raised its quarterly dividends for 53 years. The final step is valuation. As Buffett once said, 'Price is what you pay; value is what you get.' In other words, even an excellent business isn't a good investment if you pay too much for it. With this in mind, consider valuation metrics such as the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio or price-to-free-cash-flow multiples to ensure you're getting a good deal. Google's parent company, Alphabet, currently trades at a PE multiple of 20.5, which is noticeably lower than its peers, Meta and Amazon, which are currently trading at PE ratios of 28 and 35 respectively. By focusing on relatively cheap companies with robust financials and great products, you too can implement Buffett's simple investing approach. No fancy data analysis necessary. Is your savings account struggling to keep up with soaring grocery prices? Here's how 2 minutes can earn you 9X the US national average — with no monthly fees This self-made $500M real estate mogul reveals his 'essential' US portfolio that he says Amazon 'can't hurt' — here's how everyday investors can copy his secret formula These 5 money moves will boost you up America's net worth ladder in 2025 — and you can complete each step within minutes. Here's how This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
