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  • The Indian Navy escalates after air strikes
  • Key ports in Pakistan hit
  • INS Vikrant leads the assault

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The Indian Navy, led by INS Vikrant, targets Pakistani ports post-air strikes, crippling naval bases.

Indian Navy attacks Ormara, Karachi with INS Vikrant

Indian Navy Escalates Military Operations: Strikes on Pakistani Ports Following Air Force Precision Attacks

In a significant advancement in ongoing military operations, the Indian Navy has launched an aggressive assault following the Indian Air Force's precision strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, positioned strategically in the Arabian Sea, has executed missile strikes targeting critical Pakistani naval ports, causing extensive damage and widespread panic along the coastline.

Devastation at Karachi Port

Reports from defense sources confirm that INS Vikrant has launched multiple missile strikes on Pakistan’s Karachi and Ormara ports, igniting substantial fires and resulting in heavy destruction. The impact has been particularly intense in Karachi, with large plumes of smoke visible across the city's skyline. Panic has ensued among residents, compelling many in the coastal areas to evacuate towards safer inland regions.

Local reports and eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing scenes at Karachi port, where the fire has rapidly spread, compromising critical infrastructure and sparking chaos among the population.

Strategic Impact on Pakistani Naval Bases

Karachi and Ormara, both housing significant Pakistani naval installations, have been severely impacted. These bases accommodate key military assets, including warships, submarines, and command centers. The focused attacks from INS Vikrant are reported to have inflicted substantial damage, potentially crippling Pakistan's maritime defense capabilities.

Defense officials have described the operations as a major success, emphasizing the strategic damage inflicted on Pakistani naval power. This degradation of naval assets represents a significant advantage for Indian forces in the region.

Continued Naval Operations

The operations remain active as the Indian Navy continues to monitor and strike specific targets with the aim of neutralizing Pakistan's offensive military capabilities along its southern coastline. Defense sources indicate ongoing vigilance from the sea to ensure the achievement of the operation's strategic objectives.

INS Vikrant: A Naval Powerhouse

The deployment of INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea has long been a concern for Pakistan, and the current operations validate those fears. As India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant serves as a formidable floating airbase capable of deploying MiG-29K fighter jets for combat missions at sea.

Sailing alongside an impressive fleet comprising destroyers, frigates, refueling vessels, and submarines, Vikrant forms a nearly invincible force in naval operations. Experts emphasize the carrier’s overwhelming presence, describing it as nearly unchallengeable.

This operation marks a significant chapter in India's naval history, showcasing its ability to conduct high-stakes military operations effectively, asserting its dominance in regional maritime security.

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