Operation Sindur – Civil plane has not stopped even amidst the shooting, drone attacks learn why airports are closed during the war

The situation between India and Pakistan is tense. From Tuesday night Operation Vermilian, Pakistan continues to attack the Indian border, but every time it has to face it. Meanwhile, at a press conference of the MEA on Friday evening, reports were taken from May 8 to May 9, revealing that Pakistan is using civilian aircraft as a shield.

When taking care of the safety of citizens in such war conditions, civil airports are closed and civil aircraft are diverted, or canceled.

The press conference was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs at 5:30 pm. During this time, Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri, Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh provided new information on Operation Sindur. According to Colonel Sofia Qureshi, Pakistan was heavy on the lock. Tried to penetrate. Heavy shooting took place in Thangdar, Yuri and Urbur. Pakistan’s shooting has caused damage. He showed the picture of the Indian Air Force to be severely controlled.

Pakistan creates the shield of its citizens: Colonel Sofia Qureshi
Colonel Sofia Qureshi said Pakistan did not close its airspace, but used it as a shield. When the attack was carried out, passenger planes were flying in large cities such as Karachi and Lahore, which caused the lives of ordinary citizens. With the control of the Indian security forces during this entire operation, the counter -offensive was restricted, thus not harmful to common citizens. This defensive and sensitive position is internationally appreciated.

In such a tight environment, when the India-Pakistan land is tense from the sky, why does Pakistan not close its civil airport, and the second question is there any international rule on the closure of the civil airport between the war?

Colonel Sofia Qureshi responded to the first question during MEA’s press conference. He said Pakistan protects its citizens and citizens.

However, the main reasons for the closure of airports during the war are safety and military requirements. The airport may be easy goals for attacks, so they are closed to protect the citizens and infrastructure. In addition, military operations are also required for the use of airports, which requires the cancellation of civil aircraft. There are two reasons for this, the secret of the citizens’ safety and military campaign, and the country’s governments also publish such guidelines.

What do you say to the safety rules of ICOA?
During the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, Ukraine closed all its airports. Now, under the International Guidelines on this, under the Chicago Conference of 1944, every country has been given full sovereignty in its airspace so that they can close airports during the war. ICAO’s ICAO Link 17 – Security is the standard for air protection, which provides guidelines of states to protect from illegal intervention, although it is not especially for war.

Security concerns: Protection from air strikes: Airports are important objectives from military and strategic perspectives. Enemies may try to attack them by disrupting military operations or attacking citizens.

Avoiding terrorist threats: Terrorist organizations can target airports during war. By 2024, Haiti’s main International Airport had to be stopped due to gang violence, which is an example of security concerns.

Citizens protection: Civil aircraft shut down and protect the lives of passengers and airport staff, especially when the risk of the airspace increases.

Applications for military operations: Civil airports are often used as military airports during the war. The Baghdad International Airport closed during the Iraq war in 2003, which was used as its military base by the US military.

Airline Control: During the war, the airspace is punished, so that only military aircraft are allowed. During the India-Pakistan tension in 2025, Pakistan shut down Indian airlines, causing flights to many airports.

Diplomatic Pressure: During the war, countries can pressure the international community by closing their airports. For example, after the Russia-Ukrainian war in 2022, many European countries closed the airspace for Russian aircraft, which was a type of control.

United Nations Controls: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) can prohibit the use of air during the war, especially if it is threatened by international peace and security.

The Directorate of Civil Aviation in India, such as the General (DGCA), is responsible for the closure of airports and controlling airports during the war.

Overall, in terms of telescope, every country/state during the conditions of the war makes more and more arrangements for the safety of its citizens. In such a situation, airports are closed. However, furious at this time, Pakistan created the shield of its citizens and did not close the civil airport.