# Pakistan Shot Down 2 Indian Jets and a Drone: Defence Minister to Reuters

> Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters that Pakistani forces shot down two Indian planes and a drone. State broadcaster PTV reported that Pakistan is responding forcefully to India’s aggression.…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: Reuters

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif informed Reuters that the country's forces have shot down two Indian aircraft and one Indian drone. Meanwhile, Pakistan's state-run broadcaster PTV reported that the military is responding “forcefully” to what it described as India’s “aggression.” Quoting security sources, the broadcaster added that the Pakistan armed forces are delivering a strong and appropriate response to the enemy’s hostile actions.

Original reporting: https://www.reuters.com/world/india-strikes-pakistan-with-missiles-pakistan-says-it-will-retaliate-2025-05-06/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHzPRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSR2VoblN0NG5iamxSSW9iAR5ae3uMQKuqlE9jSgVIfUP4K8X6cTn-zHhKS6HJn2cr6c1psHPpRxbxjbQ5XQ_aem_KavJYENoDRUcy9vr2TbUrQ
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