Afghanistan’s army has claimed that it shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet for allegedly violating its airspace, according to a report by Tolo News. The incident has escalated security and diplomatic tensions between the two countries, while Pakistan’s official response is still awaited.
Airspace Violation and Military Action
According to sources cited in the report, the Pakistani F-16 aircraft entered Afghan airspace. The Afghan army said it took immediate action to intercept the aircraft and destroyed it. Afghan officials stated that their forces identified the aircraft and responded accordingly to protect the country’s airspace.
Images Circulate on Social Media
Following the incident, images and videos of a burning aircraft circulated on social media, with claims that it was the same F-16 fighter jet shot down by Afghan forces. The footage has not been independently verified. The incident has generated discussion online regarding Afghanistan’s air defence measures.
Pakistan’s Response Awaited
There has been no official response from Pakistan regarding the claim that an F-16 was shot down. It remains to be seen what statement Pakistan will issue and how the incident will affect diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
