Shehbaz Sharif Admits Indian Missile Strike Destroyed Pakistan Airport

 

In a surprising move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif came forward and admitted that Pakistan’s critical facilities were hit and destroyed by Indian BrahMos missiles—a revelation that’s now making waves globally.

 infrastructure, including a major airport in Rawalpindi. This Unusual recognition is a historic pivotal moment in Indo-Pak relationships, especially in Best to regional security and military actions.

    The Revelation

On May 29, 2025, at a press briefing in Islamabad, Prime Minister Sharif officially admitted for the first time that there was an Indian missile attack directly upon Pakistani soil. "Yes, we were taken aback. One of our strategic air bases was attacked by Indian Brahms missiles, and we are assessing the damage," said Sharif.

Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi was identified as a strategic target, serving both as a military stronghold and a vital logistical Centre for the Pakistan Air Force.

 The missile attack apparently resulted in A massive sixty-foot-diameter crater in one of the hangars, the destruction of two roofs, and serious injury to a refueling   establishment.

What Is the Brahms Missile?

Brahms is a joint India-Russia supersonic cruise missile.

. Famous for its speed (Mach 2.8 to 3.0), stealth, and precision, it has been a cornerstone of India's deterrent posture for years. It can carry out a precision strike from a distance of more than 400 kilometers using a single Brahms missile, and hence it is an effective weapon under   conditions in a modern conflict.

Equipped with both land-attack and anti-ship capabilities, the Brahms missile serves the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

 Its deployment in an actual conflict—or limited Action is crucial.…signaling a new phase of military brinkmanship between India and Pakistan.

 

Operation Sindoor: India's Pre-emptive Strike

The strike was said to be part of a secret Indian military operation called Operation Sindoor, undertaken in retaliation against a string of attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, which Indian intelligence blamed on Pakistan-based terror groups. Alarmed by intelligence reports indicating militant activities within Pakistan's high-security military bases, Indian spymasters urged the government to act—resulting in a swift approval for surgical, long-range precision attacks.

Operation Sindoor was intended to neutralize terror launch pads, strategic logistics locations, and air defence facilities, avoiding civilian fatalities and escalation into a full-scale conflict. The operation is being read by most to be  a measured message to Pakistan and India's exhibit of increased long-range strike capabilities.

 

Pakistan's Initial Silence and Strategic Calculus

First, Pakistani officials denied that Indian missiles had hit   large military installation, assessing   by Indian media  to be "disinformation"." Satellite imagery and open-source intelligence However, websites began circulating visual evidence of the level of damage in Nur Khan Airbase and other areas. Under pressure and criticism from   the transparency, Sharif eventually admitted the missile attacks.

Experts opine that the belated admission is a sign of the internal turmoil between public panic avoidance and rectifying military errors. By conceding reality, Sharif could be trying to restore credibility in addition to an attempt to justify the possible retaliatory actions.

 

Retaliation: Operation Bunyan-um-Marzos

Pakistan retaliated with Operation Bunyan-um-Marzos, an attack on Indian military facilities. Pakistani officials said they had hit 26 Indian military targets and inflicted serious harm.…across 15 Indian airfields, among them key installations like Ambala, Pathankot, and Adamu.

 Indian reports disputed the magnitude and success of these strikes, indicating that most of incoming missiles had been destroyed or had caused minor damage.

Although Both countries avoided away from targeting highly populated metropolitan areas, the magnitude of the operations coupled with the application of sophisticated weapons by both sides is one of the strongest escalations. …the gravest India-Pakistan military clash since Salakot in 2019.

Global Reaction

The global community responded quickly to the expose. The Secretary-General of the António, United   Guterres called upon both countries to "exercise maximum restraint," stating that the South Asian continent cannot afford a nuclear confrontation. Likewise, U.S. Secretary Anthony, of Provide Blinken voiced "serious concern" and called for the purpose of mediating de-escalation talks, repeating The feelings of the European Union and the United Kingdom.

China urged strategic patience and dialogue in support of Pakistan, whereas Russia stressed respect for territorial integrity and mutual deterrence.

Strategic Implications

Sharif's confession is not merely a factual acceptance—it rewrites the strategic narrative in the  room  Here's why:

 

1. Confirmation of India's Offensive Capabilities

India has shown that it has the brainpower, the accuracy, and political determination to undertake strikes deep  the borders of Pakistan, using long-range missiles. This alters the mathematics for Pakistan's defence strategies.

2. Transparency and Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan

The failure of the Pakistani military to intercept or deter the BrahMos missiles has shown serious weaknesses. Sharif's A public notice could seek to allay internal criticism of the military performance and restore balance in civil-military relations in Pakistan.

 

3. Deterrence and the Future of Escalation Control

The employment of cruise missiles,  to be in opposition to air raids, represents a move towards less dangerous but more high-tech warfare. It exhibits a liking for selective and surgical attacks, perhaps establishing new conventions for future conflicts between nuclear powers.

Political Implications

Domestically, the Sharif government is facing renewed criticism.

Opposition leaders have charged the government with concealment the truth and ignoring national sovereignty. On social media, opinions have been divided on the problem—some extolling Sharif for his Candor, while others view the confession  to be  a sign of weakness.

In India, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been largely silent on the specifics of the cooperation, following a policy of "strategic ambiguity." However, Indian media outlets have lauded the strike  to be  a bold and necessary action against cross-border terrorism.