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Lots of satellite photos at the link so you can draw your own conclusions, dear Reader. Not super high whatchamacallam, but in colour and helpfully labelled. [KhaamaPress] Satellite imagery shows that despite bold claims from both India and Pakistain, the actual damage from their military clash was limited.
In a recent report by The New York Times
...which still proudly claims Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize...
, Agnes Chang, Pablo Robles, and Mujib Mashal revealed that the four-day military clash between India and Pakistain, described as the largest conflict in half a century between the nuclear-armed neighbors, was not as devastating as initially claimed. Both nations employed drones and missiles to target military facilities, and both sides claimed substantial damage. However,
a poor excuse is better than no excuse at all...
satellite imagery from May 14, 2025, shows that the actual destruction was more limited and mainly inflicted by India on Pakistain’s military assets.
The New York Times report indicates that while the conflict caused widespread attacks, the damage to infrastructure was surprisingly contained, especially considering the scale of military engagement. Despite both sides boasting about their offensives, high-resolution satellite imagery reveals that the strikes were precise and targeted, undermining the dramatic claims from both governments. In a modern era of high-tech warfare, it’s apparent that the fighting was highly coordinated, with both sides focusing on military installations.
Both countries reported casualties among their armed forces during the conflict. India acknowledged the loss of five soldiers, while Pakistain reported eleven. A particularly significant blow to India appeared to be the loss of aircraft. Though the Indian government has not confirmed the exact number, at least two aircraft are believed to have been downed, with speculation that the total may be higher. These losses suggest the intensity of the aerial combat during the brief but intense festivities.
One area where India appeared to have an advantage was in its targeting of Pakistain’s military airbases. The conflict shifted from symbolic gestures of power to precise military strikes aimed at crippling Pakistain’s defense capabilities. Satellite imagery from before and after the strikes shows clear damage to Pak facilities, confirming India’s claims of successful targeting.
India’s precision strikes were focused on several key locations in Pakistain. Notably, Bholari Air Base, located near Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
, was struck, with clear damage visible to an aircraft hangar. Another major target was the Nur Khan Air Base, located near Pakistain’s army headquarters and nuclear command. India’s military specifically targeted runways and other vital facilities at these airbases. Satellite images from the aftermath reveal significant damage to the infrastructure.
Despite India’s precision strikes, Pakistain’s counterattacks were reported with less clarity. Pakistain claimed to have destroyed several Indian military bases, including the Udhampur Air Base. However,
a poor excuse is better than no excuse at all...
satellite images from May 12 did not show visible damage at the claimed target, calling into question the extent of Pakistain’s reported successes.
The findings of The New York Times suggest that the nature of modern warfare has shifted, with both India and Pakistain utilizing advanced technology to carry out highly targeted strikes. Despite the dramatic rhetoric from both sides, the actual damage appears to be more limited and calculated, suggesting that both countries were mindful of avoiding broader destruction. However,
a poor excuse is better than no excuse at all...
the human toll, with casualties on both sides, reflects the ongoing volatility in the region.
The impact of these festivities will likely have long-term implications for the strategic calculus in South Asia. As both nations continue to test each other’s defense capabilities, the risk of further escalation remains high. The precise nature of the strikes, as shown by satellite imagery, could become a defining feature of future military engagements between nuclear-armed states, where damage control and targeting accuracy will play pivotal roles in shaping conflict outcomes.
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