India Destroyed Nearly 12 Pakistani Aircraft, Including F-16s and JF-17s, During Operation Sindoor, Says IAF Chief AP Singh
In a major disclosure, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed that India destroyed around 12 Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor in May, of which 9â10 were fighter jets. Speaking at the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations on Friday, he said the losses included 4â5 US-made F-16s, several Chinese-origin JF-17 fighters, and one surveillance aircraft.
In a major disclosure, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed that India destroyed around 12 Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor in May, of which 9â10 were fighter jets. Speaking at the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations on Friday, he said the losses included 4â5 US-made F-16s, several Chinese-origin JF-17 fighters, and one surveillance aircraft. Singh categorically dismissed Pakistanâs claims about shooting down Indian jets, calling them âmanohar kahaniyanâ (fascinating tales). This is the first time the IAF has officially shared details of Pakistanâs heavy losses in the conflict, underscoring Indiaâs aerial dominance and rebutting propaganda narratives across the border. India Shot Down 5 Pakistan Fighter Jets, 1 Military Aircraft During Operation Sindoor, Says Air Chief Marshal AP Singh (Watch Video).
India Destroyed 12 Pakistani Jets in Operation Sindoor: IAF Chief
India destroyed around 12 Pakistani aircraft during operation Sindoor, of which 9-10 were fighter jets, Indian Air Force says https://t.co/c9dFh1V6tz
â Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) October 3, 2025
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