Pakistan launches “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos”

In a major escalation, Pakistan has launched a wide-ranging retaliatory offensive — codenamed Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos — targeting multiple Indian military sites after Indian forces initiated unprovoked missile attacks on Pakistani airbases. Key installations struck included the Pathankot and Udhampur airbases, according to security sources.

• Pakistani forces destroyed Indian Army brigade headquarters and a supply depot in Uri.
•  Three Fateh-1 missiles, developed indigenously, were used to strike Udhampur airbase.
• A major cyberattack disrupted 70% of India’s power infrastructure.

The ongoing confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors intensified sharply following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In what Pakistan termed an unprovoked escalation, India launched missile strikes on several Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan, Murid, and Shorkot.

Background and Response

Tensions escalated rapidly after a deadly cross-border strike by Indian forces on May 7 killed at least 31 civilians. In retaliation, Pakistan reportedly downed five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets — including three Rafale aircraft — along with dozens of surveillance drones.
Security sources told Geo News that Pakistan’s retaliatory campaign struck at least 11 Indian sites. These included prominent airbases such as Pathankot, Udhampur, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and a BrahMos missile storage facility.
The Udhampur airbase was reportedly hit with a salvo of Fateh-1 missiles — short-range ballistic missiles with a 120 km range, produced nationally by Pakistan’s defence industry.

Deeper Strikes and Strategic Targets

Pakistani forces later expanded the offensive to include the destruction of a second BrahMos missile site in Nagrota and an artillery unit. A major victory was reported at Adampur, where Pakistani JF-17 Thunder jets launched hypersonic missiles that successfully destroyed India’s advanced S-400 air defense system, valued at $1.5 billion.

Subsequent strikes targeted Indian airfields in Bathinda, Halwara, and Sirsa, indicating a deeper penetration into Indian airspace and air defence sectors. Significant damage was also inflicted on Indian military outposts along the Line of Control (LoC).

Security officials confirmed a successful strike on a high-value Indian military intelligence center in IIOJK, severely impacting India’s regional operational capabilities.

Indian media acknowledged the Pakistani strikes on airbases in Pathankot, Jammu, and Poonch. They also admitted Pakistan made 26 aerial incursions and inflicted material and personnel losses at several military facilities.

Cyberwarfare Front

In addition to the physical strikes, Pakistan launched a large-scale cyber offensive, targeting high-level Indian institutions. Among the affected were the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) official website, Crime Research Investigation Agency, Mahanagar Telecommunication Corporation Limited (MTCL), and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) — a key defense contractor.

Another cyber breach reportedly brought down the website of the All India Naval Technical Supervisory Staff Association and erased vital data.

Furthermore, Pakistani cyber units allegedly infiltrated the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) systems. The attack caused widespread blackouts across Maharashtra, disrupting homes and businesses and corrupting meter data, with restoration efforts still underway.

India’s Escalation and Pakistan’s Assurance

India had earlier launched a series of missile strikes on Pakistan’s Nur Khan, Murid, and Shorkot airbases. It also conducted a drone strike in Afghanistan, signaling broader regional ambitions.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated:
“India’s reckless actions are dragging the region toward full-scale conflict.”
He assured the public that all Pakistan Air Force assets remain intact and operational.

Global Reaction

The Group of Seven (G7) nations issued a joint call for restraint, urging both countries to step back from the brink. The foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union condemned the initial April 22 attack on travellers and encouraged both parties to pursue direct dialogue.

The G7 statement stressed:
“We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful resolution.”

Pakistan and India, who both lay full claim to Kashmir while administering separate parts, have seen daily hostilities since India initiated this latest series of strikes.

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