India’s military confirmed that several of its fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan during a sharp four-day air conflict earlier this month. The statement from India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan marks a major moment in the Indo-Pak Air Conflict 2025, which saw rapid escalation and international concern.
Six Indian Jets Shot Down
On the night of May 6-7, Pakistan’s Air Force downed six Indian jets. These included three French-made Rafales, one Su-30MKI, one Mirage 2000, and one MiG-29. All were shot down within 40 minutes. No Pakistani aircraft crossed into Indian airspace or engaged in dogfights.
The action came in response to India’s missile strikes on six Pakistani locations. Targets included religious sites such as Subhan Mosque in Bahawalpur and Bilal Mosque in Muzaffarabad, as well as other civilian areas.
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India Admits Losses
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, General Chauhan confirmed the downing of Indian jets. Speaking to Bloomberg, he said, “What matters is not the jets being downed, but why they were shot down.” He stressed the importance of India’s actions during and after the strikes.
He also clarified that despite the heavy exchange, the situation never came close to a nuclear conflict.
Foreign Verification
The United States and France backed Pakistan’s claims. CNN and Reuters quoted U.S. and French officials confirming Pakistan used Chinese-supplied jets to down Indian aircraft. A French intelligence source also stated that at least one Rafale was brought down by Pakistan.
The Washington Post added further weight. It verified visual evidence from multiple sources, confirming debris from at least two downed Indian jets—one Rafale and one Mirage 2000.
Ceasefire Through US Mediation
Following further drone interceptions on May 8 and retaliatory strikes on May 9-10, tensions peaked. The United States stepped in and brokered a ceasefire on May 10, ending a dangerous week of escalation. This intervention followed Pakistan’s call for a neutral probe into India’s allegations over the Pahalgam attack.
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