Satellite image shows damage to Pak’s Nur Khan air base in Indian strike

Satellite imagery released by a Chinese satellite firm (MIZAZVISION) showed the damage at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase following strikes by the Indian armed forces. The Indian armed forces targeted Pakistan air force bases in Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Chunian in Punjab and Sukkur.

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt General. Ahmed Sharif, in an address to the nation on television, said missiles struck the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi, the Murid base in Chakwal, and the Rafiqui base in Jhang district of Punjab province.

Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan, situated in Chaklala, Rawalpindi is around 10km from Islamabad, Pakistan capital.

Nur Khan air base is the most important of these bases and is home to Pakistan’s main transport squadrons and is used for logistical and strategic airlift operations. Transport aircraft like C-130 Hercules and Saab 2000, and IL-78 mid-air refuelers along with aircraft to ferry VIPs.

India and Pakistan agreed to de-escalate on Saturday after four days of strikes. The announcement first came via US President Donald Trump and was later confirmed by New Delhi in an official press briefing.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the ceasefire talks were held directly between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan. India’s comment also counters US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statement that earlier claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to start talks on a “broad set of issues at a neutral site”.

The two sides exchanged fire for four days, before finally agreeing to de-escalate. Explosions were heard in several border cities and night after night, the two neighbouring nations headed closer to a full-blown war.