New Delhi, May 7: The Indian Army just took 25 minutes to unleash 24 missiles that struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The swift retaliation led to the elimination of 70 terrorists and also dismantled critical infrastructure belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).

The strikes, which lasted from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM on May 7, were carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force under the codename Operation Sindoor.

The operation code named Sindoor was a "measured and proportionate" response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

The missile strikes targeted facilities in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal.

Of the nine locations hit, five were in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and four were within mainland Pakistan.

Terror Sites:
1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur - JeM
2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke - LeT
3. Sarjal, Tehra Kalan - JeM
4. Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot - HM
5. Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala - LeT
6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli - JeM
7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli - HM
8. Shawai Nalla Camp, Muzaffarabad - LeT
9. Syedna Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad - JeM

The strikes were carried out using a mix of ground-launched and air-launched missiles.

Precision-guided munitions, including laser-designated missiles and satellite-guided glide bombs, were used to ensure high strike accuracy and avoid collateral damage.

Missiles were launched from air and land platforms in a synchronised pattern, with multiple warheads striking simultaneously to neutralise the terror camps.

Weapons used in Operation Sindoor

India employed a range of high-precision, long-range strike weapons during Operation Sindoor. These included the SCALP cruise missile, the HAMMER precision-guided bomb, and loitering munitions.

SCALP (Storm Shadow): The SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, is an air-launched, long-range cruise missile with a range of over 250 kilometres, specifically designed for deep-strike operations against high-value targets.

HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range): The HAMMER smart bomb was deployed to target hardened structures, including reinforced bunkers and multi-storey buildings utilised as training and logistical centres by LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). A precision-guided, stand-off munition, the HAMMER is capable of hitting targets at distances of 50-70 kilometres, depending on the launch altitude.

Loitering Munitions: Often referred to as "kamikaze drones," loitering munitions were employed for surveillance, target acquisition, and terminal strike missions. These drone systems hover over designated areas and, either autonomously or under remote control, identify and neutralise threats.

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