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- New satellite imagery indicates that Pakistan has begun permanent repair work at the Mushaf Airbase in Sargodha, more than a year after it sustained damage during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
- The base, which serves as the headquarters for the Pakistan Air Force's Central Air Command, had been utilizing temporary patches to maintain operational capacity.
- Experts suggest the need for extensive permanent resurfacing highlights the severity of the initial strike and the limitations of rapid runway repair methods in long-term infrastructure maintenance.
What to watch next
- Duration of the ongoing permanent resurfacing work at the Sargodha Airbase.
- Impact of the runway closure on Pakistan Air Force operational capabilities at this specific command center.
- Comparative monitoring of repair timelines across other Pakistani military airbases by OSINT teams.
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