As tensions rise between the two countries, ask about Pakistan's ability to retaliate against missiles.
The latest air strikes by India at Pakistani terrorist camps have escalated tensions between the two countries. According to Pakistan, Operation Sindor has killed 26 people and injured 48 people. The operation triggered a wave of artillery along the Line of Control (LOC), and the two sides exchanged fire.
How many missiles does Pakistan have?
As tensions rise between the two countries, ask about Pakistan's ability to retaliate against missiles. Pakistan's missile program began with the assistance of China, North Korea and Iran in the 1980s, leading to the development of several missile systems that could target India.
What kind of missiles does Pakistan have?
according to Pakistan's missile Arsenal (Armscontrol.org) includes short-range and medium-ballistic missiles, but lacks long-range ballistic missile systems, which usually have a range of more than 3,500 kilometers and are provided for nuclear weapons.
Pakistan's missile capabilities
Pakistan's missile arsenal includes a range of short and medium ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. Its short-range ballistic missiles include HATF 1 (70-100 km range), HATF 2 (180-200 km range), HATF 3 (290 km range), and HATF 9 (60 km range), with payload capacity from 450 to 700 kg.
Pakistan's medium-range ballistic missiles include HATF 4 (Shaheen 1), which ranges from 750 km, HATF 5 (Ghauri), which ranges from 1250-1500 km, HATF 6 (Shaheen 2), which ranges from 1500-2000 km, Shaheen 3, which ranges from 2750 km and which ranges from 2200 km. Some of these missiles, such as Ghauri, Shaheen 2, Shaheen 3 and Ababeel, have nuclear capabilities. In addition, Pakistan also has cruise missiles like the HATF 7 (Babur) and Hatf 8 (RAAD), which are 350-700 kilometers and 350 kilometers respectively, and can also carry nuclear warheads.
Meanwhile, Indian troops closely monitored Pakistan's ceasefire violations after Indian troops conducted a precise strike on Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure and Pakistan-occupied terrorist infrastructure, and under Operation Sindor, Pakistan occupied Jamu and Kashmir. (ANI)
