Pakistan F-16 Shot Down By Indian Surface-To-Air Missile: Sources

An F-16 supersonic fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force was shot down in the evening by an Indian surface-to-air missile defence system, sources told NDTV. 

The F-16 took off from the Sargodha air base in Pakistan, a key air force station of the Pakistani Air Force. The Indian SAM (Surface-to-air missile) shot down the fighter jet near the Sargodha air base, sources said.

The major development comes amid Pakistan's foiled attempt to target Jammu with drones and missiles, in an escalation of hostilities. Areas under RS Pura, Arnia, Samba, and Hiranagar in Jammu are under heavy artillery shelling. 

Pathankot in Punjab, which is located close to the international border, has also come under heavy artillery fire from Pakistan. Pathankot is a strategic and tactical area for India and serves as the entry point toward Jammu. It is located 30 kilometres from the International Border.

India has successfully intercepted Pakistani drones, activating its air defence systems along the border. 

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