Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi asserted on August 17, 2025, that Indian missile strikes during Operation Sindoor in early May 2025 caused no damage to Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi, claiming seven missiles either fell short or landed outside the facility, with only minor damage at another base resulting in one air force member’s death. This denial followed Indian airstrikes launched on May 6-7, escalating to missile exchanges over the week, before a US-brokered ceasefire on May 18. However, fresh satellite imagery dated May 23 revealed extensive destruction, including the demolition of an entire complex near the strike site, indicating broader impact beyond initial reports of damaged special-purpose trucks and infrastructure. Indian officials highlighted the strikes’ exposure of vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s air defenses, including Chinese radar systems, while social media in India mocked Naqvi’s claims by citing visual evidence of hits on hangars, runways, and radar sites at the base, which serves as a key hub for VIP transport and military logistics.