India’s Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one additional military aircraft during the May clashes. India’s S-400 air defense systems played a key role, also targeting surveillance planes and F-16s at Pakistani airbases, according to Al Jazeera.
The conflict began after an attack killing 26 tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam in April. Pakistan denies losing aircraft and claims it shot down six Indian jets, which India rejects.
Despite a ceasefire, violence continues in Kashmir, with recent reports of casualties on both sides, Al Jazeera reported.
