PAF Officer Briefs International Media on Downing of Five Indian Jets – Presents Evidence of Precision Strikes

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an extraordinary briefing held earlier today, a senior officer of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) presented detailed evidence to international media, claiming responsibility for the downing of five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets during a recent escalation across the Line of Control (LoC). The officer, identified as Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood, showcased what he described as “irrefutable proof” of the aerial engagement that resulted in the destruction of three Rafale multi-role combat aircraft, one MiG-29, and one Su-30MKI. Key Highlights from the Briefing Held at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, the press event was attended by representatives from Al Jazeera, BBC, TRT World, and Reuters. AVM Mehmood presented: Radar logs, infrared sensor footage, and AWACS data displaying the airspace intrusions by IAF aircraft on 7 May 2025. Satellite imagery showing exact strike coordinates and aftermath visuals, confirmed to be near Pathankot, Rajouri, and Baramulla.