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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, Shahbaz Airbase in Jacobabad, Pakistan, has been heavily damaged by an Indian BrahMos-ALCM strike, as evidenced by recent imagery and reports. The strike, part of India’s Operation Sindoor, targeted multiple Pakistani airbases, with Shahbaz suffering significant destruction, further straining the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) operational capacity amidst heightened tensions.
Shahbaz Airbase, located in Jacobabad, Sindh, approximately 500 kilometers northeast of Karachi, is a key PAF installation. It serves as the home of the No. 5 Squadron, which operates F-16 fighter jets, and has historically been a forward operating base for both Pakistani and allied forces, including during the U.S.-led War on Terror. The airbase’s strategic location near the border with India makes it a critical asset for air defense and strike operations in the region.
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In a significant development amid the escalating India-Pakistan conflict, debris from a Python-5 seeker head was discovered in Lsrwal village, Jalandhar, Punjab, at 5:00 AM today, confirming India’s first use of the missile system in the ongoing hostilities. The Python-5, part of India’s SPYDER air defense system, was reportedly deployed to neutralize heavy Pakistani drones, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict that has intensified since India’s Operation Sindoor began on May 7.
Posts on X reported that a near-intact Python-5 seeker head, used by the Indian Air Force (IAF), was found in Lsrwal village, Jalandhar, following an interception early this morning. The missile, which fell after engaging its target, is part of the SPYDER (Surface-to-air Python and Derby) air defense system, a quick-reaction, low-level surface-to-air missile system designed to counter aircraft, helicopters, drones, and precision-guided munitions. This incident confirms the Indian military’s active deployment of the SPYDER system to thwart Pakistani aerial threats in the region.
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In a significant escalation of the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict, an Indian missile strike has reportedly destroyed at least two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) IL-78 mid-air refueling tankers stationed at Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, according to open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports from the DFI Lite team (@DfIlite ). The strike, part of India’s Operation Sindoor, is said to have dealt a severe blow to the PAF’s operational capabilities, with both or at least one of the IL-78 tankers likely rendered inoperable due to the intensity of the explosion.
Nur Khan Airbase, located approximately 10 kilometers from Islamabad, is a critical logistics hub for the PAF. Renamed in 2012 from PAF Base Chaklala in honor of Air Marshal Noor Khan, the base houses key assets, including the No. 10 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Squadron, which operates the PAF’s fleet of four IL-78 aerial refueling tankers acquired in 2009. Additionally, the base is home to six SAAB ERIEYE Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, making it a nerve center for Pakistan’s air operations.
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On May 10, 2025, at approximately 07:58 AM IST, videos circulating on social media platforms like X revealed significant damage to the runway of Shaikh Zayed International Airport in Rahim Yar Khan, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The footage shows a large crater in the middle of the runway, with debris scattered across the site, a result of what appears to be a precise missile strike by Indian forces. This attack is part of the intensifying military conflict between India and Pakistan, which has seen a sharp escalation over the past few days under India’s Operation Sindoor.
The attack on Rahim Yar Khan Airport appears to be a continuation of India’s retaliatory strategy. Posts on X, including videos shared by users, show the extent of the damage, with one clip highlighting a massive crater that renders the runway inoperable. Unconfirmed reports also suggest a simultaneous strike on the Sukkur Oil Refinery, indicating a broader campaign targeting critical Pakistani infrastructure. India’s Ministry of Defence has not officially confirmed the strike, but sources indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed air-launched missiles, potentially from Rafale jets, which have been active in the conflict, as evidenced by their use in earlier strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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A Turkish-origin loitering munition, identified as the Y?HA (Yüksek ?rtifa Harp Arac?), reportedly crashed or was shot down in the vicinity of Sialkot, Punjab province of Pakistan, raising speculation about a possible malfunction or a case of friendly fire.
Local residents in Sialkot observed the crash and fragments of what appeared to be a kamikaze drone, widely recognized as the Y?HA, were found in the area. The Turkish-built Y?HA loitering munition is used for precision strikes on enemy targets and has been supplied to several nations, including Pakistan.
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In a significant development highlighting the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, images released by the U.S.-based Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) channel Aquila appear to show an Indian HAROP drone being tracked by a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet. The images, which have sparked widespread discussion on social media platforms like X, provide a rare glimpse into aerial surveillance operations along the contested border regions of the two nations.
The photograph, captured from what appears to be the targeting pod of a Pakistani F-16, shows a small, delta-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) circled in red. The display overlay includes indicators such as “NOT SOI,” “ALL,” and “RDY,” suggesting the F-16’s systems are actively tracking the target. The UAV in question has been identified as an IAI Harop, a loitering munition developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and deployed by the Indian Air Force for both reconnaissance and strike missions. The Harop, often referred to as a “suicide drone,” is designed to loiter over a target area and strike with precision upon command, making it a potent tool in modern warfare.
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On May 8, 2025, as Pakistan launched an audacious offensive involving 300-400 Turkish-made SONGAR drones targeting Indian airspace from Leh to Sir Creek, a disturbing tactic came to light: the deliberate use of civilian aircraft as shields. Indian defense sources and posts on X reported that three civilian flights departing from Lahore coincided with the drone incursions, raising serious concerns about Pakistan’s reckless strategy of exploiting commercial aviation to mask its military aggression.
According to Col Sofiya Qureshi, cited in posts on X, Pakistan orchestrated the drone swarm under the cover of commercial airspace, with three civilian flights—a Saudi Airlines Airbus A330, an AirSial Airbus A320, and a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777—departing Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport during the attack window. This timing was no coincidence. Indian defense officials assert that Pakistan deliberately synchronized the drone launches with these civilian flight departures to complicate India’s air defense response, effectively using innocent passengers as human shields.
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The Centre on Saturday strongly rejected Pakistan’s claims about the destruction of key Indian military installations, terming them as part of a “malicious misinformation campaign.”
Backing its rebuttal with visual evidence, India showcased current images — with clear date and time stamps — of the runways at the Suratgarh and Sirsa Air Force Stations, which Pakistan had falsely claimed were destroyed. At a Press briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, said, “Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, with claims being propagated on social media regarding the destruction of the Indian S-400 system at Adampur, the destruction of airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, the BrahMos base at Nagrota, RT gun positions at Dehrangari, and the forward ammunition depot at Chandigarh, along with allegations of heavy damage to other military stations.”
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday firmly rejected Pakistan’s “ludicrous claims” that Indian missiles had hit Afghanistan, calling them “totally frivolous allegations.”
Speaking at a Press conference alongside Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Misri urged the Afghan people to remember which nation had repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure in their country.
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Pakistan’s claim that its hypersonic missiles fired from JF-17 fighter jets destroyed India’s S-400 air defence system in Adampur is “false”, an Indian military official said on Saturday.
Pakistan’s state-run PTV earlier reported that Pakistan Air Force’s hypersonic missiles destroyed the S-400 system in Adampur.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said Islamabad will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks, but added that its military is operating on the defensive and taking minimum action.
Dar’s statement, echoed by another federal minister, came as the Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each other’s installations using missiles in the last more than 12 hours, further escalating the already tense conflict situation.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday condemned the May 8 attacks by Pakistan targeting multiple locations in India, including Amritsar, dismissing as “preposterous and outrageous” the claim by Islamabad that India was attacking its own territories.
He also condemned Pakistan’s attempt to spread disinformation about a drone strike on the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara, calling it a blatant lie.
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Amid the escalation of tensions with Pakistan and indiscriminate firing from the neighbouring country across the Line of Control (LoC), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that the services of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor have been suspended until further notice.
“In light of the current security situation, the services of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor have been suspended until further directions,” Mr Misri said while addressing a joint press briefing in the national capital.
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A missile-like object landed deep inside the Dal Lake — a major tourist attraction in Srinagar — after loud explosions rocked the city on Saturday morning, officials said.
Smoke bellowed from the surface of the lake when the object landed, the officials said. The debris of the object, which has been fished out by the security forces, is being analysed, they added.Another suspected object was recovered from Lasjan on the outskirts of the city on Saturday morning, which is being examined, the officials said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and chiefs of the Indian Armed Forces at his residence in New Delhi.
The meeting took place following India’s strikes at four airbases in Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday in reply to Pakistan’s attack on 26 Indian locations.
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