India 'shoots down' Pakistan F-16 that 'violated Indian airspace': Indian media
09:46, 27/02/2019, WednesdayU: Update: 09:52, 27/02/2019, Wednesday
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A Pakistani F-16 was shot down by India on Wednesday after it allegedly "violated Indian airspace," according to local media reports.
Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that it had carried out airstrikes in Indian-controlled Kashmir and shot down two Indian jets in its own airspace, capturing one of the pilots as the conflict with its nuclear-armed neighbour continued to escalate.
Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that it had carried out airstrikes in Indian-controlled Kashmir and shot down two Indian jets in its own airspace, capturing one of the pilots as the conflict with its nuclear-armed neighbour continued to escalate.
"Today, Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The Pakistan military said Indian jets had entered Pakistan in response and two had been shot down, with one pilot captured.