The Indian military confirmed that F-16 stations, training institutes, air defence systems, and command centres were hit in a series of precision strikes. India struck major Pakistani air installations including the Chaklala airbase in Islamabad and the Sargodha airfield, both considered critical to Pakistan’s air power during Operation Sindoor on May 7. The Indian military confirmed that F-16 stations, training institutes, air defence systems, and command centres were hit in a series of precision strikes across Pakistan’s western front.
“This was the time to send a clear message,” a senior Indian military official said. “We struck swiftly and deliberately—targeting airbases, command centres, and military infrastructure. Chaklala, Rafi, Chakala—these are not just names; Chaklala is Islamabad. We hit Sargodha too—one of their most important F-16 airfields.”
The remarks were made during a special press briefing on Operation Sindoor. The briefing was led by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Vice Admiral AN Pramod and Major General SS Sharda.
The strikes follow a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month, which prompted a swift and expansive military response.
After four days of intense conflict, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday following pressure from the United States. However, just hours later, explosions erupted in border towns, and India accused Pakistan of breaching the agreement.
The two longtime adversaries had engaged in their most severe clashes in nearly 30 years, exchanging missile and drone strikes targeting each other’s military sites.
