Pakistan’s deputy air force chief announced on Thursday that Indian forces are still attempting to comprehend the events of the April conflict, during which Pakistani forces reportedly shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets.
At a press briefing alongside the ISPR chief to mark “Marka-i-Haq,” Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mahmood Ghazi emphasized that the Pakistan Air Force maintained vigilant surveillance over Indian military movements and upheld robust defensive measures along the border.
“India is still trying to figure out what happened,” Ghazi stated, noting that Pakistani forces closely tracked every adversary movement. He highlighted that Pakistan had established a formidable defensive stance along the frontier, effectively preventing Indian troops from advancing near border areas.
“The enemy could not dare come near our border,” he asserted. Ghazi further explained that India was compelled to adjust its military deployment during the conflict, while Pakistan’s response took New Delhi by surprise.
In a significant development, he revealed that Pakistan downed eight Indian aircraft, specifying four Rafale jets, one Su-30, one MiG-29, one Mirage 2000, and an additional aircraft, along with an unmanned aerial vehicle.
“For the first time, we can say our score is 0–8,” he declared. Ghazi added that Pakistan conducted offensive sorties and executed coordinated tri-service operational planning throughout the confrontation.
Pakistani military officials have consistently underscored the role of air and multi-domain operations during the April tensions with India, events that both nations have described in starkly different terms.
