India Claims Six Pakistani Aircraft Were Downed in May Conflict: What You Need to Know

India Claims Six Pakistani Aircraft Were Downed in May Conflict: What You Need to Know

Debunking the Claim: Examining India's Allegation of Downing Six Pakistani Aircraft During the May 2019 Conflict The 2019 Balakot airstrikes and the subsequent aerial skirmishes between India and Pakistan brought the two nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of war. Amidst the heightened tensions, India claimed to have shot down six Pakistani aircraft during the conflict. This claim, reported by numerous news outlets, including Al Jazeera, requires a careful examination of available evidence and perspectives. Let's delve into the details, analyzing the reports, statements, and counter-claims to understand the veracity of India's claim about downing six Pakistani aircraft. Background: The 2019 Aerial Skirmish Following the Pulwama terror attack in February 2019, India launched airstrikes on what it claimed was a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot, Pakistan. The next day, Pakistani fighter jets retaliated by targeting Indian military installations. This resulted…