Operation Baidar 98 was a historic military operation carried out by the Pakistan Air Force. On May 28, 1998, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out a series of nuclear tests in response to similar tests by neighboring India. These tests made Pakistan the seventh nuclear power in the world and marked a turning point in the South Asian arms race.
This video showcases some of the key moments and reactions surrounding the PAF's nuclear tests, which involved six detonations at the Ras Koh Hills in Balochistan province. It features archival footage and photos of the preparations, the blasts, and the aftermath.
7 мар 2023
