Reference maps to understand present area of engagement between Indian and China in Ladakh:
- Map 1: Important landmarks and area of current face-off (Galwan River)
- Map 2: Galwan River along with alignment of Line of Actual Control (as per Google Earth) in the region.
- Map 1: Important landmarks and area of current face-off (Galwan River)
- Map 2: Galwan River along with alignment of Line of Actual Control (as per Google Earth) in the region.
Just for reference, the blue colored line on second map represents the Galwan River.
Here is an update from @nitingokhale on what's happening in Eastern Ladakh. He's the best source to get an even coverage of this (and similar) situation.
Map of 255 Km road (and imp landmarks) constructed by BRO connecting Darbuk with Daulet Beg Oldi [DBO - also called as Sub-Sector North (SSN)]. It greatly improves connectivity in this difficult sector. It is also causing pain to the Chinese.
A detailed thread by @nitingokhale about how border infrastructure development by India (with emphasis on new DBO road) is one of the reasons why Chinese are acting antsy.
- Heweitan 'sentry post' ~40 km north-east of upper reaches of Galwan river.
- In 1962 war, Heweitan Defense Area was responsible for action in Galwan & Chang-Chenmo river valleys.
- Pics from 2013 of new, upgrade Heweitan 'post' (source: Claude Apri)
- In 1962 war, Heweitan Defense Area was responsible for action in Galwan & Chang-Chenmo river valleys.
- Pics from 2013 of new, upgrade Heweitan 'post' (source: Claude Apri)
