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Pakistani jet shot down in Pathankot, 2 drones neutralised by Indian air defence in J&K's Naushera

Pakistani jet shot down in Pathankot, 2 drones neutralised by Indian air defence in J&K's Naushera

FP News Desk May 9, 2025, 00:23:12 IST

Indian air defence brings down Pakistani fighter jet in Pathankot and two drones in J&K’s Naushera amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan

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Pakistani jet shot down in Pathankot, 2 drones neutralised by Indian air defence in J&K's Naushera
A Kashmiri man using mobile light during blackout is seen after residents of the city of Jammu reported hearing explosions and sirens in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Thursday, on Thursday. AP

A Pakistani Air Force jet has been shot down in the Pathankot sector by Indian air defence, according to ANI, citing multiple sources.

Two Pakistani drones were also shot down by Indian Army air defence units in Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Heavy exchange of artillery fire is on between the two sides in the sector,” according to ANI, citing defence sources.

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor which was launched to avenge Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.

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Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan made attempts to launch attacks inside India, which were foiled by India’s defence systems.

According to reports, Pakistan has also lost two other fighter jets as it attempted to intrude into India’s airspace, including one JF-17 and an F-16.

With inputs from agencies

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