Jammu, May 11 -- The Indian armed forces on Sunday confirmed that several Pakistani fighter jets were downed during the recent cross-border conflict, marking the first official statement on the matter amid widespread speculation over the outcome of the escalation.
At a high-level press briefing, defence officials stated that Pakistani aircraft had attempted to breach Indian airspace but were intercepted and repelled. While the number of jets destroyed has not yet been disclosed, officials said a detailed assessment is underway. "These facts can't remain hidden forever," one official remarked, hinting at more disclosures to come.
The military also outlined key achievements of 'Operation Sindoor', launched in response to the April 22 terror...