In a significant admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed that India launched a surprise missile attack on key Pakistani military bases before Pakistan could carry out its planned offensive. Speaking at an event in Azerbaijan, Sharif said that Pakistan had intended to strike India on the morning of May 10, following Fajr prayers. However, India’s long-range supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles hit multiple targets across several Pakistani provinces disrupting Pakistan’s plans.
Sharif stated that the Pakistan Army was “caught unawares” during the night of May 9-10 when India’s BrahMos missiles struck, highlighting the precision and timing of the Indian offensive. He recounted being informed about the early morning attack by Munir, who has since been promoted to Field Marshal.
“Our armed forces were prepared to act at 4:30 a.m. after Fajr prayers to teach a lesson. But before that hour even arrived, India once again launched a missile attack using BrahMos, targeting various provinces of Pakistan, including the airport in Rawalpindi,” Sharif said.
This revelation underscores the strategic advantage gained by India through its pre-emptive strike capability and adds a new dimension to the recent India-Pakistan military confrontation. The BrahMos missile system’s role in delivering precise, swift strikes has been pivotal in shaping the operational dynamics between the two neighbours.
