In a powerful military response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos late last night. This was a direct retaliation to Indian missile strikes that hit several Pakistani cities on the night of May 5 and 6. India claimed those attacks targeted terrorist hideouts. But civilians were killed, which triggered Pakistan’s aggressive counterstrike.
Security officials said Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos was both strategic and coordinated. Pakistan used its advanced Fatah-1 guided missile system. The operation aimed to strike vital Indian military facilities and respond to continued Indian attacks along the Line of Control (LoC).
Here are the Indian targets struck during Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos:
Airfields and Military Installations:
Bathinda Airfield
Udhampur Air Base
Pathankot Air Base
Sirsa Airfield
Adampur Air Base (including the S-400 air defence system)
Indian Army’s Brigade Headquarters and supply depot in Uri
BrahMos missile storage facilities in Beas and Nagrota
Indian artillery post in Dehrangyari
Military intelligence training center in Rajouri
Pakistan also took aim at high-value Indian defence assets. Among them were the S-400 missile systems and the BrahMos storage units. These strikes under Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos were described by Pakistani sources as accurate and deliberate.
Digital Warfare:
Alongside the missile offensive, Pakistan launched a significant cyber operation. Critical Indian infrastructure was targeted:
A major cyberattack on India’s power grid knocked out 70% of electricity
Maharashtra’s grid was hit the hardest
BJP’s official website was compromised
The Crime Research Investigation Agency website was taken down
MTCL (Mahanagar Telecommunication Corporation Limited) was disrupted
Bharat Earth Movers Limited’s platform was attacked
The All India Naval Technical Supervisory Staff Association site was disabled
A vital Indian military satellite was jammed
This digital assault was a major part of Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos. It aimed to paralyze key Indian services and communications.
Pakistani officials called this military retaliation “measured but resolute.” They made it clear that Islamabad is not seeking a war. However, they stressed that India must stop its provocations. Until then, Pakistan will not stay silent.
Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos marks a major turning point in the conflict between these two nuclear-armed neighbours. Analysts say this is one of the most serious escalations in recent years.
Pakistan remains open to peace. But the next move, officials said, lies with India.
