Five down, 2 more Indian jets reportedly shot down by PAK

In a dramatic escalation of regional military tensions, Pakistan has reportedly shot down two more Indian fighter jets, adding to the earlier claims of successfully downing five Indian aircraft. This recent development has intensified fears of a potential large-scale conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

• Two Indian jets were allegedly shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)

• The total count reportedly reaches seven Indian jets downed

• No official confirmation yet from the Indian side

• High-level military and diplomatic responses are expected

• Global powers are urging restraint on both sides

According to credible Pakistani defense sources, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) engaged with Indian aircraft that violated Pakistani airspace. The clash occurred near the Line of Control (LoC) — the de facto border dividing Indian-administered and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

• Timing: Early morning hours of the reported date

• Location: Near the LoC in the disputed Kashmir region

• Aircraft involved: Unconfirmed reports suggest Sukhoi Su-30 and Mirage 2000 were among the targets

Local witnesses in Azad Jammu & Kashmir reported loud explosions and sightings of aircraft materials in the mountainous terrain.

As of now, the Indian government has not released an official statement confirming or denying the loss of two additional fighter jets. Defense experts believe the Indian military is currently evaluating the situation before making any public declarations.

However, tightened security alerts, military bolsters, and heightened air patrols have been observed across sensitive Indian Air Force (IAF) bases in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.

• February 2019: Pulwama attack sparks Balakot airstrikes by India

• February 2019 (Next Day): Pakistan responds by shooting down an Indian MiG-21 and captures Wing Commander Abhinandan

• Post-2019: Regular ceasefire violations and rising border tensions

• 2024–2025: Cross-border shelling, drone sightings, and airspace violations increase

• May 2025: Pakistan claims to have downed a total of seven Indian fighter jets in multiple incidents

Military analysts and defense experts warn that such aerial engagements risk triggering full-scale conflict if not managed diplomatically.

• Lt. Gen. (R) Haroon Akram: “These incidents show that both sides are testing each other’s patience. Dialogue is urgently needed.”

• Dr. Sanjana Krishnan (Defense Analyst, India): “Until we get official confirmation, we must not jump to conclusions. But yes, the situation is dangerously fragile.”

The United Nations, the United States, China, and the European Union have expressed concern and urged both nations to show restraint.

• UN Secretary-General: “Both sides must de-escalate immediately and return to diplomatic channels.”

• U.S. State Department: “The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation and encourages peaceful dialogue.”

• China: “We are willing to mediate peace if both countries agree.”

Residents in the Muzaffarabad sector of Pakistan-administered Kashmir shared videos of burning aircraft debris, scattered wreckage, and parachutes seen descending from the sky.

“We saw smoke in the sky and then a loud explosion. Something came crashing down near the hills. It looked like part of a jet,” said Hamid Qureshi, a local from Neelum Valley.

The recent reports of Pakistan downing two more Indian fighter jets are a critical moment in South Asian geopolitics. If verified, these events could mark a turning point in India-Pakistan relations, especially in the contested Kashmir region.