Afghan–Pakistan tensions escalate, Pakistani F-16 reportedly downed

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan appear to be escalating once again. According to a report by a leading Afghan media outlet, the Afghan military claims to have shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet that violated its airspace.

The report, citing sources, said the Pakistani aircraft had entered Afghan airspace and was subsequently targeted. However, this claim has not yet been independently confirmed.

Following the incident, a video of the burning wreckage of the aircraft is rapidly going viral on social media. The video is being claimed to be the same Pakistani F-16 fighter jet shot down by Afghan forces. However, the authenticity of this video has not been officially confirmed.

There has been no official statement or response from Pakistan on this matter, leaving the situation in a state of confusion.