India Had 'Clear Edge' In Military Strikes On Pakistan: NYT Report

India held a 'clear edge' over Pakistan during a recent military standoff, with satellite imagery confirming precise strikes on critical Pakistani military infrastructure, according to a detailed report published by New York Times.

The report highlighted that India showcased superior targeting capabilities during the four-day confrontation, which erupted following the launch of Operation Sindoor by Indian armed forces to destroy terrorist infra in Pakistan.

"Where India appears to have had a clear edge is in its targeting of Pakistan's military facilities and airfields, as the latter stretch of fighting shifted from symbolic strikes and shows of force to attacks on each other's defence capabilities,” the report stated.

Among the most consequential of India’s strikes was a precision attack on the Bholari Air Base near Karachi. Satellite images revealed visible damage to an aircraft hangar at the facility.

Even more significant, according to The New York Times, was the strike on the Nur Khan Air Base.

The report described it as “perhaps the most sensitive military target that India struck.”

The base is located near the Pakistan Army’s headquarters and in proximity to the country's nuclear command network.

India also carried out strikes on several Pakistani airfields, including runway sections at the Rahim Yar Khan and Sargodha bases.

Satellite imagery supported these claims, with the affected infrastructure clearly visible.

On 10 May, Pakistan issued a notice acknowledging that the Rahim Yar Khan runway was non-operational.

In contrast, Pakistan’s claims of having struck vital Indian military bases such as the Udhampur airbase were not supported by satellite data.

Imagery from 12 May showed no visible damage at the site.

Pakistan also asserted it had hit the Adampur airbase in Punjab, but Indian officials refuted this, further underscored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the base on Tuesday (13 May).

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