Modern Day Standoff: India-Pakistan Tensions Heat Up
Pakistan initiates military campaign against India.
In the heart of 2025, the simmering tension between India and Pakistan boiled over, escalating dramatically following a devastating terrorist attack in the Indian-controlled region of Kashmir. The flashpoint? A militant strike at Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed the lives of 28 innocent civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. The attack was initially attributed to The Resistance Front, a spin-off of the Pakistani-backed militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. However, the group later disavowed responsibility, claiming their statements had been tampered with through hacking[1].
Unfolding Crisis
- India's Initial Response: In retaliation, India launched missile strikes deep into Pakistani territory on May 7, kicking off a vicious cycle of military engagement.
- Pakistani Counterstrikes: Pakistan hit back with missile attacks on Indian air bases in Punjab around 2:00 am on May 10. India responded by stepping up its military actions further.
- Intensified Indian Attacks: India retaliated with a series of attacks targeting at least eight Pakistani Air Force (PAF) bases—Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Mushaf, Shahbaz, Rafiqui, and Bholari. They also targeted at least five air defense and radar installations. Satellite images evidenced damage to PAF bases[1].
Damage Reports
| Target Name | Location | Description/Notes ||--------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|| PAF Base Nur Khan | Rawalpindi | Hit, causing widespread panic due to its proximity to populated areas. || PAF Base Murid | Not specified | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Sukkur | Sukkur | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Rahim Yar Khan | Rahim Yar Khan | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Mushaf | Sargodha | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Shahbaz | Jacobabad | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Rafiqui | Shorkot | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || PAF Base Bholari | Near Karachi | Damaged by Indian airstrikes. || Air Defense & Radar Sites | Various | Several sites targeted. |
Pakistan admitted attacks on Nur Khan, Rafiqui, and Murid air bases, noting that most of the incoming missiles were intercepted, but not all[1]. Local media reported explosions and terror at the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi, resulting from its close proximity to densely populated areas. Additionally, Pakistan's state media claimed damage to the Shaikh Zayed International Airport in Bahawalpur[1].
Ongoing Operation: 'Banyan Um Marsus'
While there is no specific mention of "Operation 'Banyan Um Marsus'" in published sources, the sequence of military actions, including Pakistan's retaliatory strikes on Indian air bases and India's subsequent attacks on key installations, corresponds to the unnamed or covert operations hinted at in various reports. The details of "Operation 'Banyan Um Marsus'" appear to be based on unverified or emerging reporting as yet unconfirmed by widely distributed sources[1].
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[1] Enrichment data from various news sources and intelligence reports.
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