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Open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts have released high-resolution satellite imagery confirming damage to multiple Pakistani airbases caused by Indian air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) strikes. These targeted strikes appear to be part of a sustained and calibrated Indian military response following a deadly cross-border terror incident.
Imagery released by an Indian firm (KAWASPACE) spotlights damage at Pakistan’s Bholari Airbase – the Indian Air Force strike appears to have severely damaged a hangar, debris visible along with structural damage, runway proximity = possible quick reaction role for the hangar (?) pic.twitter.com/YC0Dg61d8e
— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 11, 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated rapidly after the killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. The attackers were linked to Pakistan-based terrorist groups. In response, India launched a series of precision strikes using air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs). These strikes targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).
Pakistan retaliated by using drones against Indian civilian areas. That further intensified the situation, prompting India to expand its response. This time, India targeted selected military installations inside Pakistan.
India’s second wave of strikes hit key Pakistani military targets. These included radar stations, command centers, and ammunition depots in Rafiqui, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Sialkot. Analysts believe the strikes were carefully planned to minimize civilian casualties.
High-resolution satellite images, released by Indian firm Kawa Space, confirmed damage to several locations. The most notable was Bholari Airbase, where a hangar was visibly destroyed.
Renowned open-source intelligence (OSINT) expert Damien Symon, who operates under the handle @detresfa_ on platform X, shared the Bholari imagery. He noted significant structural damage and debris around the hangar. The strike occurred near the runway, suggesting the hangar may have supported quick-response operations.
Kawa Space identified the damage as the result of a precision strike by an Indian cruise missile. The firm described it as a “direct and targeted impact.”
Kawa Space also released post-strike imagery of Mushaf Airbase in Sargodha. The analysis showed that a runway had been rendered inoperable. This suggests Indian forces intended to limit Pakistan’s aerial mobility without causing widespread destruction.
Another satellite image showed damage at Shahbaz Airbase in Jacobabad. A hangar on the main apron was directly hit. Symon confirmed the structure had collapsed, and said minor secondary damage to the air traffic control (ATC) building was also possible.
These images were captured the day after the strike and shared publicly on Sunday.
Experts believe these attacks reflect a deliberate Indian strategy: high-precision targeting of military infrastructure without triggering a full-scale war. The use of ALCMs allowed India to hit deep targets while avoiding civilian areas.
The satellite evidence now publicly available confirms the effectiveness and accuracy of India’s response.
