Following Indian airstrikes on three Pakistani military bases, the Pakistani army launched a large-scale military operation called "Al-Banyan Al-Marsoos" against Indian positions. At the same time, India's power grid was targeted by a cyber attack and 32 of the country's airports were closed. On the other hand, the Pakistani army announced that India had targeted military and air bases in the country with several air-to-ground missiles.
Publish dateSaturday 10 May 2025 - 09:48
Story Code : 315303
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Pakistani sources reported this morning (Saturday, May 10) that several loud explosions were heard in the city of "Rawalpindi" near Islamabad.
The Pakistani army then announced that India had fired several missiles at three of its military bases, including the "Noor Khan" air base in Rawalpindi, the "Murid" base near Shakwal, and the "Shorkot" base in Punjab province.
Pakistani sources have said that most of the missiles fired by India were intercepted by Pakistani air defenses and that the missiles that were not intercepted did not reach their targets.
At the same time, Al-Mayadeen reporters reported that at least two loud explosions were heard in Rawalpindi and five explosions in Peshawar.
Pakistan launches military operation against India called "Al-Banyan Al-Marsoos"
In the early hours of this morning (Saturday), the Pakistani government announced the launch of a large-scale military operation called "Al-Banyan Al-Marsoos" against India. This action was taken in response to Indian air strikes on three military bases in Pakistan a few hours ago. According to the official Pakistani television, all Pakistani military installations remained intact in these attacks.
The Pakistani army announced that within the framework of this operation, the Bathankot and Udhampur air bases in India, along with a missile depot in the Beas region, were targeted. Also, news sources reported that multiple explosions occurred in the cities of Amritsar and Jammu in India.
Reuters also reported at least six explosions in Srinagar, Kashmir.
Following these developments, Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace to all flights. This measure was taken to maintain flight safety and prevent any possible threats.
There have also been reports of widespread disruption to India's power grid. According to Pakistan Television, about 70 percent of India's power grid has been disrupted due to a cyber attack.
Pakistani drones arrive in New Delhi
Along with Pakistan's missile operations in several parts of India, security sources in Islamabad claimed that Pakistan has infiltrated the country's airspace in response to recent Indian aggression and that Pakistani drones have now arrived in New Delhi.
India closes 32 of its airports
Following the increase in military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government announced that flight activities at 32 airports in the country have been suspended until May 15.
The Times of India reported that the decision was taken in the wake of Pakistan's recent drone and missile attacks on India's border areas.
The developments came after a terrorist attack in the Pahalgam region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 killed 25 Indian tourists and a Nepali citizen. The Indian government blamed the Lashkar-e-Taiba organization for the attack and said it had evidence of Pakistani intelligence involvement in the incident.
In response to the attack, India launched a military operation called "Operation Sindoor" on May 7. In this operation, the Indian Air Force used precision missiles to strike nine targets in Pakistani territory and Pakistani-controlled areas of Kashmir.
India says that "these targets included training camps of terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad." A claim that has been strongly denied by Islamabad.
Following the operation, Pakistan escalated tensions by launching counter-attacks, including using around 500 drones to target various parts of India, from Siachen in Ladakh to Kutch in Gujarat. Indian air defense systems reportedly shot down around 70 percent of the drones.
As the clashes continue, concerns have grown of further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries.
The Pakistani army then announced that India had fired several missiles at three of its military bases, including the "Noor Khan" air base in Rawalpindi, the "Murid" base near Shakwal, and the "Shorkot" base in Punjab province.
Pakistani sources have said that most of the missiles fired by India were intercepted by Pakistani air defenses and that the missiles that were not intercepted did not reach their targets.
At the same time, Al-Mayadeen reporters reported that at least two loud explosions were heard in Rawalpindi and five explosions in Peshawar.
Pakistan launches military operation against India called "Al-Banyan Al-Marsoos"
In the early hours of this morning (Saturday), the Pakistani government announced the launch of a large-scale military operation called "Al-Banyan Al-Marsoos" against India. This action was taken in response to Indian air strikes on three military bases in Pakistan a few hours ago. According to the official Pakistani television, all Pakistani military installations remained intact in these attacks.
The Pakistani army announced that within the framework of this operation, the Bathankot and Udhampur air bases in India, along with a missile depot in the Beas region, were targeted. Also, news sources reported that multiple explosions occurred in the cities of Amritsar and Jammu in India.
Reuters also reported at least six explosions in Srinagar, Kashmir.
Following these developments, Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace to all flights. This measure was taken to maintain flight safety and prevent any possible threats.
There have also been reports of widespread disruption to India's power grid. According to Pakistan Television, about 70 percent of India's power grid has been disrupted due to a cyber attack.
Pakistani drones arrive in New Delhi
Along with Pakistan's missile operations in several parts of India, security sources in Islamabad claimed that Pakistan has infiltrated the country's airspace in response to recent Indian aggression and that Pakistani drones have now arrived in New Delhi.
India closes 32 of its airports
Following the increase in military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government announced that flight activities at 32 airports in the country have been suspended until May 15.
The Times of India reported that the decision was taken in the wake of Pakistan's recent drone and missile attacks on India's border areas.
The developments came after a terrorist attack in the Pahalgam region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 killed 25 Indian tourists and a Nepali citizen. The Indian government blamed the Lashkar-e-Taiba organization for the attack and said it had evidence of Pakistani intelligence involvement in the incident.
In response to the attack, India launched a military operation called "Operation Sindoor" on May 7. In this operation, the Indian Air Force used precision missiles to strike nine targets in Pakistani territory and Pakistani-controlled areas of Kashmir.
India says that "these targets included training camps of terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad." A claim that has been strongly denied by Islamabad.
Following the operation, Pakistan escalated tensions by launching counter-attacks, including using around 500 drones to target various parts of India, from Siachen in Ladakh to Kutch in Gujarat. Indian air defense systems reportedly shot down around 70 percent of the drones.
As the clashes continue, concerns have grown of further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries.
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