Pakistan claims India targeted three airbases with missiles, closes airspace to all traffic
The Hindu
Pakistan claims Indian missiles targeted three of its airbases, shuts airspace for all kinds of air traffic till 12 noon on May 15
Pakistan early on Saturday (May 10, 2025) claimed that its three airbases were targeted by Indian missiles and drones. The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) issued a notification stating that Pakistan’s airspace has been closed from 3.15 a.m. to 12 noon for all kinds of air traffic.
“The Pakistani military has launched its counter-attack against Indian aggression,” state broadcaster PTV News reported quoting security sources.
Pakistan military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a hurriedly called press conference in Islamabad at around 4 a.m. that Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district) airbases of Pakistan Air Force were targeted.
"But all assets of the Air Force remain safe," he claimed.
“India has fired air-to-surface missiles with its jets,” he claimed.
He added that several missiles were intercepted by Pakistan's air defence system. He said this is a "sinister act of India pushing the region into lethal war and Pakistan will respond to this aggression. India should wait for our response".
Minutes later, state-run PTV said citing security officials that Pakistan has launched a counter attack.
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