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Pakistan's Jacobabad Airbase Under Repair After Damage In Indian Strikes, Satellite Image Out
Last Updated: 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 — 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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26-05-2025
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New satellite images show extensive damage to Pakistan's Nur Khan and Murid bases in Indian strike
While satellite imagery of the Murid Airbase show structural damage to a command and control building, including a partial roof collapse, images of the Nur Khan airbase reveals a completely demolished complex read more New satellite imagery has revealed the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during India's strikes on its airbases as part of Operation Sindoor. The images, shared by analyst Damien Symon on X, show visible infrastructure damage at Pakistan's Nur Khan and Murid airbases. Both facilities were reportedly targeted by Indian forces in response to Pakistani efforts to strike Indian military assets. While satellite imagery of the Murid Airbase show structural damage to a command and control building, including a partial roof collapse, images of the Nur Khan airbase reveals a completely demolished complex. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD '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,' Symon wrote on X along with sharing the image. 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 '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,' Symon said in other post on X. 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 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Indian armed forces targeted multiple Pakistan Air Force bases as part of 'Operation Sindoor', including facilities in Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Chunian in Punjab, and Sukkur. Among them, the Nur Khan Airbase is considered the most significant. It houses Pakistan's primary transport squadrons and plays a critical role in logistical and strategic airlift operations. The base operates aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules, Saab 2000, IL-78 mid-air refuelers, and VIP transport planes. Murid Airbase, meanwhile, is a key installation for maintaining the operational readiness of Pakistan's aerial assets near the Indian border. It hosts a fleet of fighter jets and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). High-end drones stationed at Murid include the Shahpar 1, Shahpar 2, Burraq, Falco, Bayraktar TB2S, Bayraktar Akinci, CH-4, and Wing Loong 2. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Operation Sindoor' was launched by India on May 7 as a precision strike mission targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation followed the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. The strikes triggered four days of intense cross-border hostilities, after Pakistan launched unprovoked attacks on Indian cities along the international border and the Line of Control. Although both sides agreed to a ceasefire on May 12, Pakistan reportedly violated the truce within hours. With inputs from agencies
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:
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
New Satellite Image Shows Massive Damage To Pak's Nur Khan Base After Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: Recent satellite imagery suggests that Pakistan's strategically important Nur Khan airbase sustained more extensive damage during India's 'Operation Sindoor' than previously believed. Nur Khan, a vital hub for Pakistan's drone and VIP air fleet, is located in Rawalpindi, less than 25 kilometres from Islamabad. The base is a high-value target, housing key assets of the Pakistan Air Force. "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," defence analyst Damien Symon posted on X. A fresh assessment reveals that a large complex near the strike site has been demolished, expanding the perceived impact of the Indian Air Force's precision strikes. According to The Intel Lab, which shared the latest satellite visuals, the destruction appears to go beyond the previously reported damage to two special-purpose trucks. Earlier reports based on satellite analysis indicated that India carried out precision strikes between May 8 and 10, targeting infrastructure and ground support systems at the Rawalpindi-based airbase. The attack was viewed as both strategic and symbolic, as the base lies close to the Pakistan Army's headquarters and serves as the command centre for air mobility operations. These operations include Saab Erieye airborne early warning systems, C-130 transport aircraft, and IL-78 mid-air refuelling planes, which are critical for logistics, surveillance, and operational coordination. The base also houses Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones and Pakistan's indigenous Shahpar-I drones, used for targeting and surveillance missions. Nur Khan is central to Pakistan's drone warfare strategy and hosts the country's elite pilot training and VIP fleet, including the presidential aircraft. The scale of the strike has exposed significant vulnerabilities in Pakistan's air defence system. Adding to the narrative, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently revealed that he was awakened in the early hours of May 11 by army chief General Syed Asim Munir, who informed him that Indian ballistic missiles had hit multiple airbases, including Nur Khan. Recently, Sharif said during a public meeting that he had received a call from General Munir at 2:30 a.m. on a secure line. He told him that India had just launched ballistic missiles, and one of them fell at Nur Khan Airport. He was speaking on Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Thanks). According to Sharif, Pakistan retaliated by striking Indian locations, including Pathankot and Udhampur. The escalation followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people killed. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. In response, Pakistan attempted missile attacks on May 8, 9, and 10. On May 10, Pakistan military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry confirmed in a 4 a.m. press conference that India had targeted Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Jhang) airbases. His statement confirms that Nur Khan was one of the closest Indian strike points to Islamabad. By the evening of May 10, both sides announced that they had agreed to de-escalate the confrontation after four days of intense military engagement across the border.
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26-05-2025
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New imagery reveals part of Pakistani base razed after Indian airstrikes
Under Operation Sindoor, Indian strikes at Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi inflicted more damage than previously believed, according to latest satellite imagery. read more Pakistani's Nur Khan airbase at Chaklala, Rawalpindi, was among those struck by India under Operation Sindoor. Indian strikes at Nur Khan airbase in Pakistan's Rawalapindi inflicted more damage than previously believed, according to new satellite imagery. Under Operation Sindoor, India struck several Pakistani airbases, including the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi's Chaklala area. India also struck several other military sites, such as air defence systems and radar sites. Geospatial intelligence analyst Damien Symon has published satellite imagery from May 23 on X that shows more damage than previously believed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Symon said, '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.' 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 Previously, analysts had reported damage to a lesser degree at the airbase. Satellite imagery from earlier this month showed visible destruction of two truck-type vehicles that appear to be special-purpose military vehicles. Veteran defence journalist Vishnu Som had shared satellite imagery on May 14 and noted that structures damaged included 'two long trailer trucks with awnings on the sides'. He said that these trucks could have belonged to Pakistan's Command and Control facility. This is notable as the Nur Khan airbase is next door to Pakistan's Strategic Plans Divisions (SPD), the government body that is in charge of the country's nuclear weapons. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is important - Before and after images of Nur Khan airbase. @detresfa_ points out that the `structures' destroyed/damaged include two long trailer trucks with awnings on the sides. This may have been some sort of Pak Command and Control facility. 📸:@Maxar — Vishnu Som (@VishnuNDTV) May 14, 2025 Nur Khan airbase itself is a key airbase that serves not just as a key logistics hub but also serves the political and military elite in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The airbase is also next door to the Pakistani Army headquarters — the real seat of power in the country. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
