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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shivam Patel

India shot down military aircraft during clash with Pakistan, its air force claims

India’s air force chief has claimed that five Pakistani fighter jets and another military aircraft were shot down during clashes in May, marking the first such official statement from the country in months regarding its recent military conflict with its neighbour.

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh stated on Saturday that most of the Pakistani aircraft were downed by India's Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system.

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