India said it shot down a F-16 warplane of Pakistan while it lost a MiG 21 during the fierce engagement between the air forces of the two countries along the Line of Control.

The Ministry of External Affairs official Spokesperson, Shri Raveesh Kumar's statement confirm the claim as true.

The Ministry of External Affairs official Spokesperson, Shri Raveesh Kumar's statement confirm the claim as true. Indian Air Force MIG 21 Bison piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan shot down a Pakistan Air Force F16 fighter aircraft. Vice Marshall RGK Kapoor displayed proofs in the form of AMRAAM missile that was recovered from the site which are only carried by F16 aircraft of the Pakistani Air Force.

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