Incident Background
India has launched missile strikes ( Operation Sindoor) on Pakistani territory, targeting locations in Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad. Pakistan claims these strikes hit civilian areas, including mosques, resulting in 26 Pakistani casualties and 46 injuries. India asserts it targeted militant infrastructure.
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Claim of Shutting Down Aircraft
Pakistan’s military claims to have shot down five Indian jets which includes three Rafael Jets, one MiG-29 and one SU plane, in response to the India’s midnight missile strikes. The Pakistan Air Force confirmed the downing of the Indian jets, while all Pakistani Air Force aircraft remain safe, according to PTV News.
Reporting News Channels
The claim of downing Indian jets was reported by Pakistan’s state broadcaster PTV News, citing the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Military Spokesperson . Moreover Local Indian news agencies including “Hindustan Times” also reported the hitting aircrafts in IOJ&K and Indian Punjab while the International news agencies are covering the story, with varying accounts of the incident.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in a fierce exchange of hostilities.
