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What happened in Pakistan between the night of May 9 and 10? A timeline of escalation with India

The timeline is based on Pakistan’s security and government sources, and news wires only. None of the operational details are in real-time

What happened in Pakistan between the night of May 9 and 10? A timeline of escalation with India

Screengrab from video showing Pakistan's missile strikes under Operation Bunyān-un-Marsūs.

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🕑 2:00 AM — Initial reports from security sources

  • Pakistan claims to have electronic evidence of India firing six ballistic missiles inside its own territory.
  • Five missiles hit Amritsar, one hit Adampur.

🕒 3:32 AM — ISPR confirms Indian attacks on Pakistan’s airbases

  • DG ISPR confirms that India has targeted and attacked Nur Khan, Shorkot, and Murid airbases in Pakistan

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🕓 4:00 AM — Reports of hit on Rahim Yar Khan International airport

  • Sheikh Zayed International Airport in Rahim Yar Khan came under attack from three drones or missiles - the cause is under investigation - which were shot down.
  • While no loss of life or major damage was reported, the airport did sustain minor damage.
  • The airport is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who originally built it for his private use to visit his nearby "Desert Palace" before donating it to the Pakistani government.

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🕓 4:32 AM — Formal military operation announced

  • Pakistan announces Operation Bunyān-un-Marsūs (Iron Wall)

🕔 4:59 AM – 5:26 AM — Key strikes confirmed

  • Confirmed destruction of:

    • Bias BrahMos storage site
    • Udhampur Airbase
    • Pathankot Airfield

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🕕 5:32 AM — Indian military assets hit

  • KG Top Brigade HQ and Uri Supply Depot destroyed.

🕖 5:54 AM

  • Adampur Airfield destroyed—allegedly used to launch missiles at Sikhs, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

🕗 6:06 AM

  • Video released showing Beas BrahMos site destruction.

🕘 6:17 AM

  • Dahrangyari artillery position and Nagrota BrahMos site destroyed.

🕙 6:27 AM:

  • Pakistani drones spotted over Delhi, the Indian capital.

🕚 6:52 AM Pakistan calls meeting of top nuclear oversight body

  • Pakistani Prime Minister calls a meeting of the National Command Authority according to security sources.

🕛 7:09 AM — Operation Iron Wall operational updates

  • Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder jets destroy India’s S-400 system in Adampur (worth ~$1.5 billion).

🕐 7:47 AM

  • Sirsa Airfield destroyed.
  • Indian media reportedly confirms the damage.

🕑 7:56 AM

  • Pakistani drones flying over Gujarat for three hours.

🕒 8:01 AM First US move to de-escalate

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir.
  • Offers U.S. help in initiating constructive talks.

🕓 8:18 AM — Operation Iron Wall operational updates

  • Uri supply depot destroyed by Pakistan.

🕔 8:26 AM

  • Bhatinda Airfield destroyed.

🕕 8:31 AM

Akhnoor Aviation Base destroyed.

🕖 9:14 AM — China Urges Restraint

  • China urges India and Pakistan to remain calm and restrained, warning that the conflict risks turning into a full-blown war.

🕙 10:19 AM US urges India to open direct talks with Pakistan

  • U.S. Secretary of State speaks with India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar.
  • Urges both sides to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication.

🕙 11:05 AM Pakistani Defence Minister denies NCA meeting

Source: ARY/Geo

  • Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated:

    • No meeting of the National Command Authority has taken place.
    • No such meeting is currently scheduled.

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