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Pakistan Claims Downing Five Indian Aircraft, Capturing Pilots; Says Prepared for War Amid Largest Aerial Clashes
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Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that Pakistan shot down five Indian military aircraft and captured some Indian pilots following recent hostilities between the two countries. The Information Minister reiterated that Pakistan has more professional forces.
The Pakistani government claims the incident occurred after India launched strikes on both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan accuses India of crossing international borders and violating its sovereignty, describing the actions as a clear escalation and an invitation to expand the conflict.
Pakistan's defense minister, in interviews with Bloomberg TV and CNN, has declared that the country is prepared for an all-out war if necessary, though he also indicated efforts to avoid a full-scale conflict. The Pakistani Foreign Minister described the Indian strikes as a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
Indian government sources have stated that their operations were targeted, deliberate, and non-escalatory, aimed at terrorist infrastructure. India has not confirmed Pakistan's claims regarding the downed aircraft and captured soldiers, and said it is still working to verify details.
According to a Pakistani security source, the recent aerial engagements with India were among the largest and longest in modern aviation history.
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