New Satellite Images Reveal Massive Damage and Crater at Pakistan’s Murid Air Base After May 10 Air Strikes

Fresh satellite images have revealed significant destruction at Pakistan’s Murid air base following the May 10 military strikes carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The latest high-resolution images have confirmed the appearance of a large, three-metre wide crater, located just 30 metres from one of the main entrances of the strategic airbase.

The images also clearly show extensive damage to the buildings, rooftops, and structures within the airbase. Notably, one of the most critical aspects of this revelation is the confirmation of damage to an underground facility at the Murid air base — a site believed to be vital for Pakistan’s drone and missile operations.

This information was brought to light by geo-intelligence researcher Damien Symon, who has consistently reported on the structural conditions of Pakistan’s military bases. According to him, the Murid air base is heavily fortified, secured with double fencing, multiple watchtowers, and strict access control, which highlights its importance as a high-value military target. The underground sections of this base may have been used for storing special equipment or as protected shelters for personnel.

Located in Chakwal, around 150 kilometres from the Line of Control, the Murid air base operates as a forward operating location for the Pakistan Air Force. It functions in coordination with other major air stations like Sargodha air base and Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi.

A careful comparison between the satellite images taken before and after the May 10 air strikes shows clear evidence of destruction. The April 16 images presented an intact facility, but the images taken after the strikes display considerable damage to multiple structures. One of the significant buildings, believed to be a command-and-control centre near the UAV complex, shows visible signs of collapse, with a portion of the roof caved in and the outer walls visibly damaged.

Defense experts believe that such precision strikes by the IAF not only destroyed surface-level targets but also inflicted serious damage to the underground complexes, indicating a well-planned military operation aimed at crippling key operational centres of the Pakistan Air Force.

The Murid air base has long been considered a sensitive installation, closely linked to Pakistan’s aerial defense and unmanned systems program. These fresh images, offering undeniable proof of destruction, underscore the impact of the May 10 strikes and mark a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

While Pakistan has remained tight-lipped about the exact extent of the damages, independent satellite imagery continues to expose the aftermath of the attacks, revealing the operational vulnerability of even the most fortified military establishments.