Nur Khan Air Base Damaged in Indian Strikes, Pakistan Confirms

In a moment of unprecedented transparency, Pakistan has admitted that its Nur Khan Air Base suffered damage from Indian missile strikes. This confession comes as a stark contrast to previous denials and downplaying of Indian military actions. The strike, which took place on May 10, was reportedly a retaliatory measure for the terror attack in Pahalgam. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed the incident, stating that multiple drones were launched by India, and one successfully breached Pakistani defenses, hitting the Nur Khan Air Base near Rawalpindi. He acknowledged that the attack caused damage and resulted in injuries to military personnel. Dar characterized India’s action as a ‘mistake.’ Countering Pakistan’s narrative, retired Indian Army officer KJS Dhillon asserted that the damage was far more extensive than admitted, describing the base as being ‘in flames.’ He also highlighted that Pakistan had awarded 138 posthumous gallantry awards to soldiers killed in the operation, suggesting a significant loss of life that contradicts the ‘minor injuries’ claim.