India, May 11 -- 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."

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