Fri May 09 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India Retaliates After Pakistan’s Failed Attack, Targets Three Key Airbases
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply after Pakistan launched a series of attacks targeting civilian areas in several Indian cities. While Indian security forces successfully repelled the attacks, India responded with a swift and decisive counter-offensive. Indian missiles targeted three major Pakistani airbases: Murid, Sargodha, and Nur Khan.
According to Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, India used air-to-surface missiles launched from fighter jets. The strikes reportedly caused significant damage to the targeted facilities.
The affected airbases are strategically important to the Pakistani Air Force:
* **Murid (Chakwal Airbase, Punjab):** Located approximately 120 kilometers from Islamabad, this base is a crucial hub for air defense, training, and combat operations. It houses advanced fighter jets and is a key center for Pakistan’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, including the Shahpar-1 and Bayraktar TB2 drones. Its strategic location and advanced facilities make it a significant regional security asset.
* **Nur Khan (Rawalpindi):** Formerly known as Chaklala Airbase, this strategically vital base near Islamabad International Airport is primarily used for VIP movements and logistical operations. Its critical role in high-level military flights makes it a lifeline for the Pakistani Air Force.
* **Rafiqui (Sargodha, Punjab):** Situated near Sargodha in the Jhang District, Rafiqui Airbase is known for its role in offensive air operations and houses advanced fighter jets like the JF-17 Thunder and Mirage. It is under the command of the Pakistan Air Force’s Central Air Command.
India’s action is seen as a direct response to Pakistan’s aggression. The extent of damage to the airbases is yet to be independently verified. The escalating conflict raises serious concerns about regional stability.
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