Images From Satellite: Evidence Indicates Potential Strike on Subterranean Installation at Murid Air Base in Pakistan?

Images From Satellite: Evidence Indicates Potential Strike on Subterranean Installation at Murid Air Base in Pakistan?

High-Resolution Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Damage to Pakistani Air Bases

New Delhi - High-resolution satellite images obtained by our news outlet show that several Pakistani air bases have suffered extensive damage following India's airstrikes in early May 2025.

At the Murid air base, a nearly three-meter-wide crater has been detected 30 meters from the entrance of a fortified sub-complex, suggesting a deliberate attempt to strike suspected underground infrastructure. Adjacent to a UAV hangar, a command-and-control building showed clear signs of internal strikes, with a partial collapse indicating the use of precision-guided munitions.

At the Nur Khan air base, a strategic facility located between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, a 7,000-square-foot operations complex was demolished after the strike. Earlier images showed damage to two specialized military trucks at the site.

Satellite images also confirm craters and destruction to aircraft hangars and runways at the Jacob Aabad, Raheem Yar Khan, and Sargodha airfields. At Jacob Aabad, parts of a hangar roof were blown out, while at Raheem Yar Khan, craters rendered the runway inoperable. Repair work has been initiated on some runways.

Geospatial intelligence researcher Damien Symon, associated with the Intel Lab, commented on the satellite imagery notes, "The Strike is visible at the most guarded complex within Murid Airbase. Structural damage is evident at this facility, believed to serve as a command-and-control node near the UAV complex of the airbase." Additionally, he explained the implications of the Nur Khan air base's destroyed operations complex: "The extent of damage suggests the repairs would be unviable for the Pakistani Air Force."

These high-resolution images show a focused, precision campaign targeting critical infrastructure at several Pakistani air bases, significantly impacting command-and-control structures, hangars, and runways.

1. In a commentary on the satellite imagery, an environmental-science expert expressed concerns about potential environmental consequences of the strikes on the air bases, highlighting the possible release of toxic substances from damaged aircraft and facilities.
2. Amidst the general-news of the airstrikes, there were speculations about the financial and business implications, with some analysts predicting that Pakistani stocks and the Rupee might face volatility due to the increased military expenditure and potential economic sanctions.
3. In the realm of technology, discussions emerged on the use of space-and-astronomy for military purposes, with questions being raised about the role of advanced satellite imaging technologies in shaping modern warfare and national security.
4. As the dust settles, sports events are being rescheduled due to the weather conditions, as heavy rainfall and cloud cover have disrupted transport and logistics in the affected areas, threatening to delay the schedule of upcoming cricket matches.
5. In a surprising turn of events, the damage to the Pakistani air bases has sparked a surge in enrollments for the environmental-science program at a leading university, as students express interest in studying and contributing to efforts aimed at rebuilding and restoration of the affected areas.

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