The Indian Air Force’s May 10, 2025, Operation Sindoor airstrike at Pakistan’s Murid Air Base caused substantial damage, according to recent high-resolution satellite images. The Sargodha and Nur Khan air bases are supported by the Murid air base, which is situated near Chakwal, roughly 150 kilometers from the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
The most remarkable piece of evidence is a three-meter-wide crater in the most closely guarded area of the Murid base, which is only thirty meters from the entrance to a suspected underground facility. This area’s great value and strategic significance are demonstrated by its watchtowers, double fencing, and strict entry controls. The earth-protected entrances and substantial fortification, according to geospatial intelligence researcher Damien Symon, imply that the location might serve as a fortified operating shelter for soldiers that can withstand intense bombardment or as storage for specialized equipment.
The plant appears to be unharmed in satellite photos taken on April 16 before the hit. On the other hand, photos taken on May 10 show the crater along with structural damage to a nearby facility that is thought to be a command-and-control center next to UAV hangars. This structure’s roof has largely collapsed, and the outside walls exhibit obvious impact-related stress, suggesting that the airstrike most certainly caused internal damage.
Analysts have concluded that India particularly targeted deep-buried assets, presumably connected to the Pakistan Air Force’s command-and-control activities or drone operations, because of the crater’s close proximity to the entrance of the underground installation. The strike seems to have penetrated this high-value zone’s perimeter defenses, indicating the deployment of deep-penetration targeting and precision-guided missiles. If verified, this would be the first time India has attempted to take down Pakistan’s underground military installations.
There were other targets besides the Murid air base. Additionally, the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi and Islamabad was hit by the Indian Air Force, severely damaging a 7,000-square-foot facility and destroying command-and-control trucks. There was also noticeable damage to hangars, runways, and other vital infrastructure at other sites, such as Sargodha, Bholari, Jacobabad, Sukkur, and Rahim Yar Khan. India apparently retaliated for a terror assault in Jammu and Kashmir with these strikes as part of a larger, “measured and calibrated” response.
In conclusion, there is compelling evidence from satellite photos and professional analysis that India did target a suspected subterranean facility at Pakistan’s Murid Air Base. The evidence shows structural damage to nearby command-and-control facilities and a large crater close to the entrance to the fortified sub-complex. These results point to a purposeful effort to destroy valuable, perhaps underground military equipment, signaling a dramatic increase in the accuracy and scope of Indian air operations inside Pakistan.
