Pak F16s scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but returned: sources
Pak F16s scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but returned: sources
Indian Air Force on Tuesday carried out aerial strikes at major terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir with 1000 kg bomb. The air strike was carried out at 3:30 am.
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Pak F16s scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but returned: sources[/caption]
According to media sources, “Pakistani F16s were scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but turned back due to the size of Indian formation. Western Air Command coordinated operation.”
On the other hand, Pakistan claimed the Indian jets "released a payload" after Pakistan scrambled its own jets. According to sources, Indian fighter jets struck major terrorist camp across the LoC and destroyed it completely. It destroyed control rooms of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. [caption id="attachment_261743" align="aligncenter" width="750"]Sources: Pakistani F16s were scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but turned back due to size of Indian formation. Western Air Command coordinated operation. pic.twitter.com/cCXndYNc1H — ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2019
Pak F16s scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but returned: sources[/caption]
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Indian Air Force sources told the media that "12 Mirage 2000 jets took part in the operation that dropped 1000 Kg bombs on terror camps across LoC (Line of Control), completely destroying them.” Along with Mirage 2000s, drones and early warning jets were also used n this operation.
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Pak F16s scrambled to retaliate against IAF Mirage 2000s but returned: sources[/caption]
The retaliation came 12 days after the Pulwama terror attack. According to the media sources, all border forces have been put on high alert. Also, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, called an emergency meeting to review the situation and aftermath of IAF strikes.
- PTC NEWS 
