In a swift and strategic response to India’s earlier missile attacks, the Pakistan Army has reportedly targeted two key Indian military installations — Udhampur Airbase and Pathankot Airfield — in what is being described by media outlets as a “precise and proportionate counterstrike.”
The action comes shortly after India launched air-to-surface missile strikes against three Pakistani Air Force bases: Noor Khan, Mureed, and Shorkot. According to security sources, Pakistan’s retaliation aimed at neutralizing India’s forward-operating capabilities near the border.
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The Udhampur Airbase, located in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, is a vital northern military installation housing critical Indian Air Force (IAF) assets. The Pathankot Airfield, situated close to the India-Pakistan border, has historically functioned as a key forward base for Indian air operations, especially during heightened military tensions.
The strikes signal a serious escalation in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, raising concerns about the potential for broader conflict in the region. Both countries have accused each other of provocation, while diplomatic efforts for de-escalation are yet to yield results.
