SOURCE: AFI
On the morning of May 6, 2025, India launched a series of precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist-related infrastructure within Pakistan. The operation has escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with Pakistan retaliating against Indian targets, closing its airspace, and heavy artillery fire reported along multiple sectors of the Line of Control (LoC).
Below is a detailed breakdown of the locations struck by Indian missiles, as mapped out in the latest reports.
Key Strike Locations in Pakistan
Operation Sindoor focused on several strategic locations within Pakistan, identified as hubs for terrorist activities. The map highlights the following targeted sites:
- Muzaffarabad: Located in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Muzaffarabad was a primary target due to its proximity to the LoC and its history as a base for militant groups.
- Kotli: Another key site in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Kotli was struck to disrupt terrorist operations in the region.
- Gulpur: Positioned near the LoC, Gulpur was targeted to neutralize threats emanating from this area.
- Bhimber: Close to the border, Bhimber saw significant strikes aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
- Sialkot: A major city in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Sialkot was hit due to intelligence reports of terrorist activity in the area.
- Muridke: Located near Lahore, Muridke was targeted to disrupt logistical support for terrorist networks.
- Chak Amru: Positioned in Punjab, this site was struck as part of India’s broader strategy to target terror hubs.
- Bahawalpur: Further south in Punjab, Bahawalpur was hit to dismantle a suspected terrorist training facility.
In response to the airstrikes, heavy artillery fire was reported along multiple sectors of the LoC, particularly in Poonch-Rajauri, Mendhar, and Bhimber Gali. These areas, marked on the map, have historically been flashpoints for cross-border skirmishes. The closure of Pakistani airspace and retaliatory strikes on Indian targets have further intensified the conflict, raising concerns of a broader escalation.
Operation Sindoor marks a significant escalation in India’s counterterrorism strategy, mirroring past operations like the 2019 Balakot airstrikes following the Pulwama attack. The Indian government has stated that the strikes were preemptive, aimed at neutralizing imminent threats from terrorist groups operating out of Pakistan. However, Pakistan has condemned the strikes as an act of aggression, vowing a strong response.
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