India Shoots Down 3 Pakistani Fighter Jets In Srinagar Using Akash Air Defence, Hunt For Pilots Underway

New Delhi: India has shot down three Pakistani fighter jets as Srinagar came under an air raid on the intervening night of May 9 and 10. The jets were shot down in the outskirts of Srinagar using Akash air defence and a search for the pilots is underway.

This comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir on April 22 which killed 26 people including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese tourist.

Several Indian cities have also been put on high alert in the wake of an escalating situation with Pakistan.  

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Amid the heightened tensions between the two nuclear nations, a recent development has seen Pakistan launch short-range Fatah-2 missiles targeting several Indian cities, including Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Pathankot, Udhampur, New Delhi, Jalandhar, and Sirsa.

However, the Indian Air Defence system effectively intercepted and shot down all the incoming missiles thwarting Pakistan's nefarious designs.

In a statement, the Indian Army said, “Pakistan’s blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western borders. In one such incident, today at approximately 5 AM, Multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar. The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units. Pakistan’s blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable. The Indian Army will thwart enemy designs.” 

What Is Fatah-2 Missile?

Fatah-2 missile is a more advanced version of Pakistan's Fatah-1 system.

This indigenously developed missile possesses a range of around 250-400 kilometres.

This guided artillery rocket system with a flat trajectory which makes it difficult to be intercepted was first tested by Pakistan army in December 2021.

The Fatah-2 missile has been designed to target specific sites including radar systems and logistical infrastructure.

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