Satellite Footage Exposes India’s Surgical Strike on Pakistan Terror Hubs
Recently released videos of Operation Sindoor highlight the precision of missile attacks conducted by India on terrorist launch pads located in Pakistan. Military satellites have verified the success of these operations, reigniting discussions about counterterrorism in South Asia. While Pakistan has reported no casualties, India has confirmed the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.
Shocking video footage reveals details
The thermal signatures from Indian missiles, which potentially destroyed suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, were confirmed by a 90-second-long video articulated by defense experts. A combination of high-definition satellite imagery freely available shows that all three terror camps were destroyed while causing no collateral damage. At least one analyst from Global Security Monitor reported having NGARM (New Generation Anti-Radiation Missiles) to evade radar.
Key Facts:
- Strike Time: 3:42 AM IST on February 9, 2025.
- Targets: 4 terror launchpads around Muzaffarabad
- Weapons Used: BrahMos-NG and Spice-2000 missiles
Pakistan's Denial vs. Evidence from India
Islamabad rejected the assertion that an airstrike took place; nonetheless, BlackSky, a geospatial intelligence business, certified that there was damage to the structure at the given coordinates of India. A first-hand source from RAW, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, claimed India would no longer offer shelter to terrorism. Following this, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian High Commissioner to share concern over the airstrike and called it an "outright violation of sovereignty.
Responses from the international community:
- United States: Recommended restraint but accepted India's right to self-defense.
- China: Voiced a call for diplomacy and no condemnation.
- The UN: There has been no statement.
The Technology Behind the Strike
India's AI-controlled drones (SkyStrikers) identified targets, and NGARM missiles knocked out radar installations in Pakistan. Breakthrough upgrades included:
- 1. Quantum Radar Jamming: Rendered the Pakistan TPS-77 radars ineffective.
- 2. Kamikaze Drones: Destroyed air defense installations in Lahore and Sialkot.
- 3. Satellite Synergy: It used 10 ISRO satellites to assess near-real-time damage.
Satellite Evidence:
- Before: Maxar Technologies imagery showed LeT/JeM facilities unchanged.
- After: Decimated area in Muridke (200 acres HQ) and decimated area in Bahawalpur (JeM base)
- Satellite Intelligence Package: Multi-Sensor Confirmation of Strike Effects
1. Target Documentation
Jacobabad Airfield:
- FLIR imagery reveals two destroyed UAV hangars located at 22°30'11
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery reveals craters that align with the observed bombardment pattern, confirming the effectiveness of Spice-2000 strikes.
2. Strategic Air Defense Neutralization
Chunian Radar Station:
Capella Space SAR has confirmed the destruction of:
- One TPS-77 long-range array radar system.
- Three command bunkers are manned by console personnel
- Bholari satellite pass confirms no residual heat generated after impact.
3. Forward Terror Launch Facilities
Rahim Yar Khan/Sukkur Complexes:
Maxar's 30-centimeter optical capture reflects the following:
- Four training barracks were destroyed.
- Seven vehicle revetments made inoperable.
- BlackSky change detection "flags" indicate that all targets, or 100%, had been neutralized.
4. Effects of Airfield Disruption
Sargodha/Chaklala:
Planet Labs SkySat imagery captures:
- Emergency scramble patterns from heavily fortified aircraft shelters.
- The thermal indicator and fire plume originate from the fuel dump.
- Airbus Pleiades images document runway denial activities.
5. Integrated Damage Assessment
Airwala Defense Sector: Multi-source fusion refers to the integration of data from various sources to enhance situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.
- Three out of five of the SAM stations did not provide confirmation of ELINT.
- In SAR displacement maps were used to evaluate cellular structural failure of command bunkers.
- 96 hours of operational monitoring 83% reduction in operations.
What's next? Ceasefire or escalation
Despite the United States facilitating a ceasefire on May 10 after one of the most intense military exchanges between India and Pakistan in years, tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) remain high. Shortly after the ceasefire was implemented, both countries accused each other of violating the peace agreement, amid reports of nighttime shelling and drone incursions into Indian-administered Kashmir.
The Indian military claims that its retaliatory strikes, known as Operation Sindoor, resulted in the deaths of one hundred Pakistan-supported militants by targeting infrastructure linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. In contrast, Pakistan asserts that it has attacked 26 Indian military bases and denies India's claim that Islamabad requested a ceasefire.
Civilians in both nations continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Thousands remain displaced, fearful of returning home due to the threat of further violence or landmines. The United Nations has welcomed the ceasefire and urged both countries to engage in negotiations to prevent any further escalation.
A Defining Moment in Counterterrorism: Will Peace Prevail or Slip into War
The video of Operation Sindoor showcases India's remarkable capability to conduct surgical strikes deep within enemy territory, reaching hundreds of kilometers while ensuring no collateral damage. As more satellite evidence emerges, Pakistan faces immense international pressure to dismantle its terror infrastructure irreversibly. The world eagerly anticipates whether this crucial action will lead to peace in South Asia or usher in a new period of hostility in the region. The responsibility now lies with Pakistan.