In a powerful retaliation against India's recent missile strikes, Pakistan launched a comprehensive military operation, targeting several key Indian military installations.
The operation, which includes devastating airstrikes on vital airfields and military checkpoints, resulted in the destruction of India’s Udhampur, Adampur, and Shorkot airbases. Key military supply depots and posts across northern India were also targeted, causing significant damage.
In an unprecedented move, Pakistan took its response further by executing a cyberattack on India’s electricity grid in Maharashtra, causing widespread power outages across the region. The attack disrupted India's electrical infrastructure, throwing the system into chaos. Pakistan also jammed Indian military satellites, crippling communication and surveillance capabilities.
Pakistan destroys India’s airfields and strategic locations
Pakistan's retaliation didn’t stop at cyber and satellite warfare. Pakistani drones were reported to have flown over Gujarat for hours, while airfields in Bathinda and Sirsa were hit with precision missile strikes. Pakistan also successfully destroyed India’s Uri supply depot, which is crucial for military logistics.
Pakistan's aerospace victory: S-400 defense system destroyed
In what is being hailed as a significant blow to India’s defense capabilities, Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder aircraft launched hyper-sonic missiles that completely destroyed India’s prized S-400 air defense system. The S-400, developed by Russia, was acquired by India in 2018, and Indian defense officials had long touted it as an impenetrable shield against Pakistani missile strikes.
The S-400 system, which boasts the ability to track 300 targets simultaneously and destroy up to 36 targets in a single strike, was considered one of India’s most advanced defense assets. It is capable of intercepting aircraft, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones at speeds of up to 4.8 kilometers per second. With the destruction of one of India’s three S-400 systems, Pakistan has delivered a major blow to India’s air defense capabilities, valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
Pakistan’s military response
The latest developments underscore Pakistan's growing military capabilities and its readiness to defend against further aggression. Pakistani military and political leaders have issued a stern warning that any further escalations by India will lead to more devastating strikes targeting high-value economic and military installations.
This latest escalation in the ongoing conflict has raised tensions in the region, as both countries continue to engage in a high-stakes standoff. International observers are watching closely as the situation unfolds, with both nations demonstrating their military prowess in an increasingly volatile South Asian landscape.
