India Strikes Pakistan Bases Before US-Brokered Ceasefire

During Operation Sindoor, India launched precision airstrikes on Pakistani air bases at Sargodha, Nur Khan, Bholari, Jacobabad, Sukkur, and Rahim Yar Khan, resulting in significant structural damage confirmed by satellite imagery and open-source intelligence. The strikes targeted military infrastructure and terror facilities, and were described by Indian officials as 'measured and calibrated.' Independent satellite analysis contradicted Pakistan's claims of major damage to Indian air bases, showing minimal impact. India also denied targeting Pakistan's nuclear facility at Kirana Hills. Following several days of hostilities, Pakistan sought a US-brokered ceasefire, which was agreed upon after diplomatic intervention. The episode heightened regional tensions and underscored the risks of conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.