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News18
08-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Satellite Images Expose Pakistan's False Claims Of Hitting Adampur, Bhuj Airbases During Op Sindoor
Islamabad has been pushing lies and indulging in propaganda with new reports falsely claiming that Islamabad hit a Sukhoi-30MKI parked at Adampur air base in Punjab. After successful execution of Operation Sindoor in which India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Pakistan has been living with fantasies and pushing hard to make the world believe that it won during the conflict. Islamabad has been pushing lies and indulging in propaganda with new reports falsely claiming that Islamabad hit a Sukhoi-30MKI parked at Adampur air base in Punjab and destroyed an S-400 surface-to-air missile unit at Bhuj airfield in Gujarat during the four-day military conflict post Operation Sindoor last month. However, this latest report was systematically dismantled by Top Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) imagery analyst Damien Symon after closely examining the claims, which left the neighbouring country red-faced again. With satellite images as proof, Symon exposed how Pakistan attempted to fabricate battlefield success using recycled, manipulated, or misunderstood visuals, including imagery supplied by a Chinese satellite firm. Pakistan claimed it had struck and damaged a Sukhoi-30MKI at Adampaur airbase. It aslo shared a doctored satellite image showing a jet near what appeared to be a burn mark to supports its claim. However, upon review, Symon revealed that the image was of before the conflict and the aircraft was a MiG-29 under routine maintenance, and the so-called damage was engine soot buildup from testing, not a missile hit. 2. Bhuj Airbase: The Phantom S-400 Hit Another image shared by Pakistan had claimed that Islamabad destructed an Indian S-400 radar system at Bhuj. The image showed dark patches on a military base apron. Upon review, it was revealed that these patches were oil stains or fuel spillage from a vehicle maintenance yard. The image was captured well before any hostilities and had no relation to a strike. An image is being circulated now as a Pakistan destroyed S-400 radar in India, a review however indicates it's likely just oil stains at Bhuj military base's vehicle service yard, also the image predates the recent Indo-Pak conflict as it was taken in February 2025 — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 6, 2025 3. Adampur Again: Faked Crater Marks On S-400 A separate claim suggested an S-400 battery at Adampur was hit by Pakistan. Upon investigation it was found that the satellite image was digitally edited, with black dots added to mimic bomb craters. Comparison with current, unedited satellite images showed no such marks at the site. The claim of destroying the S-400 was debunked when Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the Adampur airbase on May 13, three days after the conflict ended, waving at the jawans, with an MiG-29 jet and an intact S-400 clearly visible in the background. 4. Naliya Airbase: A Cloud's Shadow In one of the most absurd claims, Pakistan used an image of Naliya airbase to suggest a bombing raid had darkened the soil. Symon's analysis showed the 'damage" was actually just a passing cloud casting a shadow on the runway. A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025 is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discoloration on ground — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 15, 2025 5. Srinagar Airport: A Hazy Lie A hazy image showing the civilian apron at Srinagar airport was used to suggest bomb damage. Multiple clear satellite images taken across different days showed no change to the site. The image being pushed was either altered or misread, with no visible damage found on the ground. An image now circulating claims to show damage at Srinagar Airport as a result of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, however, a review with multiple recent images shows inconsistencies, no such damage is found at the airport, this image was likely manipulated or misinterpreted — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) June 2, 2025 6. Adampur Airbase: Chinese Image Adding an international twist, Pakistan also released imagery from a Chinese satellite company to 'prove" another hit on Adampur. The supposed 'damage" turned out to be a mark that had existed for months, visible in older satellite captures as well. Chinese released image of Adampur airbase, India – dated 12 May 2025, find only vehicle tracks in the target area shared by Pak ISPR, report no damage, once again leading to an inconclusive result regarding the strike on this location — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 15, 2025 7. Jammu Airport: Digital Fakery Exposed A widely shared image claimed to show damage at Jammu airport, with blackened spots along the runway and apron area. A comparison with high-resolution, post-strike visuals confirmed no destruction at the site. The original image had been digitally altered. A doctored, manipulated image of Jammu Airport is being circulated to falsely imply damage on site, however recent visuals confirm no such destruction, infact, the tampered image predates May 09–10, 2025 — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) May 11, 2025 Across all claims, Pakistan has failed to demonstrate any actual damage to Indian airbases or assets in the wake of its attempted retaliation. In contrast, Indian airstrikes on Pakistani military sites, particularly Jacobabad and Bholari, have been more successful. 'Recent imagery from Bholari Airbase, Pakistan indicates that the hangar damaged in the Indian airstrike is now covered with tarpaulin possibly signaling repair activity/restoration is now underway," Damien Symon wrote in a post on X. Operation Sindoor India launched 'precision strikes" under Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strikes killed over 100 terrorists including 10 family members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and four close aides. top videos View all Targets included Jaish's Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Sarjal camp in Tehra Kalan, Markaz Abbas in Kotli, and the Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad. Lashkar's strongholds — Markaz Taiba in Murdike, Markaz Ahle Hadith in Barnala, and Shwawai Nalla camp in Muzaffarabad — were also hit. Hizbul Mujahideen's facilities at Makaz Raheel Shahid in Kotli and Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot were among those targeted. The strikes, carried out with surgical precision, mark one of the most significant cross-border counter-terror operations since Balakot. About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Islamabad Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 08, 2025, 23:42 IST News india Satellite Images Expose Pakistan's False Claims Of Hitting Adampur, Bhuj Airbases During Op Sindoor
Mint
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Did Pakistan destroy India's Sukhoi and S-400 in Adampur, Bhuj airbases? Expert debunks claim; THIS is what he said
Pakistan, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, has been claiming to have successfully attacked India. New reports have also claimed that Islamabad was successful in hitting the Adampur air base in Punjab and causing damage to a Sukhoi-30 MKI standing there. However, Damien Symon, a top imagery analyst of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has junked this claim, saying that Pakistan used an image from before the conflict to support its narrative. In a post on X, Symon alleged that the image used by Pakistan was taken in March, which pre-dates the recent India-Pakistan conflict. 'New report alleges a direct hit at India's Adampur Air Base by Pakistan damaged a Su-30, however a review reveals this image taken in March 2025, pre-conflict actually shows a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance, the dark soot near the engine test pad is routine, not battle damage,' the expert said. Livemint was not able to verify the authenticity of Pakistan's claim or Symon's version. Pakistan has also made a similar claim about destroying an S-400 radar of India in Bhuj. Damien Symon debunked this claim too, saying that the claimed damage is likely to be just oil stains in the service yard. 'An image is being circulated now as a Pakistan destroyed S-400 radar in India, a review however indicates it's likely just oil stains at Bhuj military base's vehicle service yard, also the image predates the recent Indo-Pak conflict as it was taken in February 2025,' he wrote in an X post. Livemint could not verify this claim either. This article will be updated if there is an official statement from India regarding the matter. On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor to strike nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in response to the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, where terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Following the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad further attempted drone attacks along the border regions. In response, India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced.
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First Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pakistan's fantasies of hitting Indian air bases exposed by satellite image analyst
In the weeks following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has repeatedly claimed it inflicted significant damage on Indian military infrastructure, including airbases and high-value defense systems. But a detailed analysis by independent satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon suggests those claims are unfounded, with multiple images found to be either doctored or misrepresented. Symon, who has been examining the visuals circulated by Islamabad, said that assertions made by Pakistani officials and media — including strikes on a Sukhoi fighter jet and an S-400 air defense unit — do not hold up against verified satellite data. Adampur airbase: No Sukhoi hit One of Pakistan's most prominent claims involved a purported strike on a Sukhoi-30MKI at the Adampur airbase in Punjab. An image shared by pro-Pakistan accounts showed what appeared to be a burn mark near a jet. However, Symon confirmed the image pre-dated the conflict and the jet was not a Sukhoi but a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance. The dark patch near the aircraft was engine soot, not bomb damage. Bhuj airbase: No damage to S-400 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another claim pointed to an alleged strike on an S-400 system at Bhuj airbase in Gujarat. Imagery showed dark patches on the ground, described as missile impact zones. Symon said the marks were oil stains in a vehicle yard, not missile craters. The image was also captured before the hostilities began. Adampur again: Digitally altered images In a separate instance, Pakistan alleged missile damage to an S-400 battery at Adampur. Satellite photos used to support this were digitally edited, with black dots added to simulate craters. Symon compared them with current, unedited images, which showed no such damage. Naliya airbase: Cloud shadow, not bomb damage Another claim involved an image from Naliya airbase that allegedly showed scorched ground from a bombing raid. Symon identified the darkened area as a cloud shadow on the runway, not damage from an attack. Srinagar airport: No visible impact A blurry image of Srinagar airport was circulated online to support claims of a Pakistani strike. High-resolution satellite imagery from multiple sources and dates, however, showed no damage to the civilian apron or surrounding areas. Chinese satellite firm cited in false claim Adding to the narrative, Pakistan shared imagery from a Chinese satellite company to assert damage at Adampur airbase. Symon said the alleged damage was a pre-existing mark visible in older satellite captures. Jammu airport: Another false claim Visuals claiming damage at Jammu airport showed darkened spots near the runway, which Symon's analysis debunked. Post-strike satellite images confirmed the airport remained undamaged. The circulated image had been digitally manipulated, he said. Prime Minister visit signals normalcy Shortly after Operation Sindoor, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur airbase, and photographs from the event showed the absence of any substantial damage and directly challenging Pakistan's narrative.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: Another Pakistan lie exposed; satellite images debunk claim it hit India's Adampur airbase
Op Sindoor: Another Pakistan lie exposed; satellite images debunk claim it hit India's Adampur airbase (Pic credit: Damien Symon) NEW DELHI: Since Operation Sindoor , Pakistan has been living with fantasies and pushing hard to make the world believe that it won during the conflict against India. With the use of doctored satellite images, fake visuals, and misinformation campaigns, Islamabad has been claiming that it hit Indian airfields and installations. After the Operation Sindoor, Pakistan portrayed that it hit a Sukhoi-30MKI parked at Adampur air base in Punjab and destroyed an S-400 surface-to-air missile unit at Bhuj airfield in Gujarat. However, these assertions have been systematically dismantled by independent satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon, who has been closely examining these claims over the past month. Adampur airbase : The Sukhoi that wasn't hit One of the most prominent claims involved a strike on a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet at Punjab's Adampur airbase. The image shared to support this showed a fighter near what was presented as a burn mark. But top imagery analyst Damien Symon revealed the truth: the image pre-dated the conflict, the aircraft was a MiG-29 under routine maintenance, and the so-called damage was engine soot buildup from testing, not a missile hit. Bhuj airbase: Phantom strike on S-400 Another image claimed Pakistan had taken out an S-400 radar system at Bhuj airfield in Gujarat. A closer look showed dark patches on the ground, supposedly impact marks, which turned out to be oil stains in a vehicle maintenance yard. Worse, the image was captured well before hostilities began. Adampur again: Faked crater marks on S-400 A separate claim involved alleged missile damage to the S-400 battery at Adampur. This time, the satellite image was digitally edited, with black dots added to mimic bomb craters. Comparison with current, unedited satellite images showed no such marks at the site. Naliya airbase: A cloud's shadow, not a bomb In one of the most absurd claims, Pakistan used an image of Naliya airbase to suggest a bombing raid had darkened the soil. Symon's analysis showed the "damage" was actually just a passing cloud casting a shadow on the runway. Srinagar airport: A hazy lie A blurry, low-quality image of Srinagar airport's civilian apron was circulated as proof of a Pakistani strike. But high-resolution satellite photos from multiple dates showed no damage whatsoever. The image was either misread or intentionally tampered with. Chinese satellite firm joins the show Adding an international twist, Pakistan also released imagery from a Chinese satellite company to "prove" another hit on Adampur. The supposed "damage" turned out to be a mark that had existed for months, visible in older satellite captures as well. Jammu airport: Digital fakery exposed In yet another instance, visuals claiming to show bomb damage at Jammu airport were widely shared. The "blackened spots" near the runway were proven false after high-resolution post-strike satellite photos showed a completely intact airbase. The original image had been digitally altered. Across all claims, Pakistan has failed to demonstrate any actual damage to Indian airbases or assets in the wake of its attempted retaliation. In contrast, Indian airstrikes on Pakistani military sites, particularly Jacobabad and Bholari, have been more successful. "Recent imagery from Bholari Airbase, Pakistan indicates that the hangar damaged in the Indian airstrike is now covered with tarpaulin possibly signaling repair activity/restoration is now underway," Damien Symon wrote in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Adampur airbase shortly after Operation Sindoor only reinforced the absence of any significant damage on Indian soil, a direct counter to the Pakistani narrative.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Satellite proof debunks Pakistan's fake strikes' claims on Indian air bases after Operation Sindoor
In the aftermath of India's precision military campaign, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan ramped up a disinformation campaign, falsely claiming successful strikes on Indian airbases at Adampur in Punjab and Bhuj in Gujarat. However, multiple independent satellite imagery reviews have exposed Islamabad's assertions as fabrications. At the centre of the fact-checking campaign is Damien Symon, a top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analyst, who has systematically debunked each claim. His analysis revealed that Pakistan used outdated images, misrepresented routine maintenance as battle damages on Indian forces. Adampur air base: The 'damaged Sukhoi' Pakistani reports had claimed that a China-made JF-17 fighter jet damaged a Sukhoi Su-30 at the Indian Air Force's Adampur air base during the four-day conflict last month. But Symon, using satellite imagery from March 2025, two months before the hostilities, showed that the jet in question was actually a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance. The dark patches Pakistan interpreted as burn marks were consistent with soot from regular engine testing.
