Pakistan, May 8 -- Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday the use of Chinese J-10C fighter jets in its military response to recent Indian aggression. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the National Assembly, stated that the J-10Cs were part of the aerial defense that downed five Indian Air Force jets, including three French-made Rafales. He added that pilot error may have contributed to the loss of the Indian aircraft during the failed strike.

Tensions surged after an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) killed 26 people, with India blaming Pakistan. Islamabad denied the allegations and called for an impartial investigation. However, in the early hours of Wednesday, the Pakistan Air Force retaliated after Indian mis...