Pakistan, May 30 -- In a rare admission, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy confirmed that Pakistan shot down five Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets, during the recent conflict in early May. His remarks come at a time when the Indian government has largely avoided commenting on the scale of its losses, making this one of the most direct acknowledgments from a top political figure.

According to reports, on May 7, the Pakistan Air Force responded to an Indian airstrike by downing six Indian jets, three of which were French-made Rafales. These aircraft are considered among the most modern in India's fleet. The incident drew attention from global defense analysts, with several media outlets calling it a major setback for the Indian mil...