The strategic importance of the Daulat Beg Oldi area in eastern Ladakh has increased in view of tensions arising between India and China. The area also has the world's highest airstrip, known as the Advance Landing Ground of the Indian Airforce.
In view of the tension between India and China in Ladakh, the Daulat Beg Oldi area in this area has once again become a topic of discussion. DBO, known as the highest point of Indian territory in Ladakh, is known as the most important area of strategic importance.
The world's highest airstrip exists
This region of eastern Ladakh also has the world's highest airstrip, which is dominated by India. This strip is considered to be very strategic in terms of conflict with China from cargo ships to fighter planes.
Advanced Landing Ground of Indian Air Force
Daulat Beg Oldi i.e. this area of DBO is famous for this airstrip from the world. In this area, the landing of big size aircraft of the Indian Air Force was made three years ago. Daulat Beg Oldi, located between Shyok and Karakoram due to its strategic importance, is known as an advanced landing ground of the Indian Air Force.
This runway was built in 1962
The Indian Air Force Super Hercules aircraft landed a few years ago on the airstrip of Daulat Beg Oldi, built during the 1962 Indo-China War. Apart from this, many big fighter ships were also landing here. In such a situation, the Airforce can get a large advantage during the war due to old experiences of landing and operation on this airstrip.
16000 feet road will be helpful
The road connecting this area of Daulat Beg Oldi to Shyok Valley and Darbuk is known as DSDBO Road. Leh and Karakoram join this road at about 16600 feet.
DSDBO Road is a road parallel to LAC.
The length of DSDBO road is about 254 km and through this road, the area of Ladakh is separated from China. Daulat Beg Oldi is also located in the same area, from where the total distance of the Line of Actual Control is just 7 kilometers.
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