Satellite Images Show Ships Sunk, Major Damage At Iran’s Konarak Naval Base After Strikes

Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 15:54 IST

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Newly released commercial satellite images indicate widespread damage at multiple Iranian military facilities following recent US-Israeli strikes amid the escalating conflict. The imagery, provided by private satellite firm Vantor, shows airstrike-related destruction at the Konarak Naval Base in southern Iran, near the Gulf of Oman, with at least three surface ships appearing sunk and numerous buildings damaged or destroyed.

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The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on February 28, killing Iran’s supreme leader and several senior military leaders. Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes targeting Israel and US bases across the Gulf region.

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Naval Base Hit, Ships Sunk

According to the satellite frames, Konarak Naval Base appears to have suffered significant structural and operational damage. At least three surface vessels are seen either sunk or partially submerged near docking areas. Several waterfront structures and support facilities show visible destruction, including collapsed buildings and debris scattered across the harbour zone.

Burn marks and impact points are visible along docking corridors, suggesting direct hits near critical maritime infrastructure. Additional imagery captured smoke plumes rising from parts of the base, indicating active or recently extinguished fires.

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Air And Drone Facilities Also Damaged

The satellite imagery also highlights damage at nearby air and drone-related installations. Images of Konarak Airbase show multiple hardened aircraft shelters marked by dark scorch patterns and visible structural damage to rooftops and surrounding zones. Although the main runway sections appear largely intact, adjoining operational areas show signs of impact.

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Further visuals from a nearby drone installation depict collapsed structures and debris spread across a compound adjacent to an airstrip. Some frames suggest damage to reinforced storage or bunker-like facilities, with visible blast marks and disturbed ground patterns inside fortified enclosures. The precise functions of these impacted sites have not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not issued an official assessment of losses or operational impact.

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