Pakistan Accuses India of Attacking Air Bases
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By MUNIR AHMED
In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan claimed India fired missiles at three air bases on its territory on Saturday, May 10, 2025. In a bold statement, Pakistan asserted that most of these missiles were neutralized by its defenses, leaving no significant impact on their air force assets.
Pakistan's allegations point to three specific bases:
- Nur Khan Air Base: Nestled in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, this strategic military facility was one of the targeted locations.
- Murid Air Base: Situated in the heart of Chakwal city, this base was also impacted by the alleged attack.
- Rafiqui Air Base: Located in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab province, this base was another potential target.
Remarkably, some reports suggest that a few missiles strayed off course, landing in India's eastern Punjab province and neighboring Afghanistan.
In response, Pakistan declared it would retaliate against several Indian locations even though the specifics of their planned action remain undisclosed. India has not issued a formal comment on the accusations levied against them.
This sudden escalation between the two nations has spiked tensions and raised concerns over potential further escalation, such as a broader regional conflict or even the possibility of a nuclear exchange. Let's hope cooler heads prevail and diplomatic channels are utilized to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan.
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- Munir Ahmed reported that Pakistan claimed India fired missiles at its territory on Saturday, May 10, 2025, targeting three air bases, including Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Murid Air Base in Chakwal, and Rafiqui Air Base in Jhang district.
- Pakistani officials stated that most of the missiles were neutralized by their defenses, leaving no significant impact on their air force assets, but some reports suggest that a few missiles strayed off course, landing in India's eastern Punjab province and neighboring Afghanistan.
- In response to the attack, Pakistan announced it would retaliate against several Indian locations, though the exact nature of their planned action remains undisclosed.
- The sudden escalation between India and Pakistan has sparked regional concerns over potential further escalation, such as a broader conflict or even the possibility of a nuclear exchange.
