India Air Force Chief Claims Five Pakistan Jets Downed in May Clash

Pakistan Air Force J-10C fighter jets

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India’s air force chief said its military shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets during a confrontation with its western neighbor in early May.

Air Chief Marshall AP Singh said the fighter jets were shot down with the help of Russian made anti-missile defense system — S400. A hangar which housed US-made F-16 fighter jets was also hit, Singh said on Saturday in Bengaluru.