Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos
Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos (“Solid-Cemented Structure”) was a large-scale military operation launched by Pakistan on May 10, 2025, as a retaliatory strike against Indian military targets, including Udhampur, Pathankot, and Adampur air bases. The operation, resulting from escalated tensions and strikes on Pakistani bases, forced a ceasefire on the same day after intense diplomatic intervention.
Key Details of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos (May 2025):
- Definition: The name translates from Quranic Arabic (Surah As-Saff) meaning “a wall of solid lead” or “an unbreakable solid structure”.
- Purpose: A direct response to Indian strikes on Pakistan, aimed at damaging key military infrastructure to restore strategic balance.
- Targets Hit: Pakistan reported targeting Indian military airbases (Udhampur, Pathankot, Sirsa), [Adampur Air Base’s S-400 systems], and Bramhos missile storage sites in [Nagrota and Beas].
- Outcome: Following the strikes, a [ceasefire was brokered by international actors (with involvement from US officials) on May 10, 2025, ending a four-day conflict.
- Commemoration: Pakistan commemorates this event as “Marka-e-Haq Day” on May 10, highlighting it as a significant military and defense achievement.
