Talk:2025 Pakistani strikes in Kashmir

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All sources are unreliable

All are unreliable sources 雄奇 (talk) 06:30, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Aircrafts crashed/shot down

We have now reports from credible sources like Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera AP and Indian news sources [1] [2] are also reporting of about 4 aircrafts in total being crashed or shot down. The news published of 3 Indian jets crashed by some of Indian news sources have been retracted somehow but Indian news sources can't be taken with impartiality. Since we have reporting of credible international sources, it should be included in the article as media reports. Muneebll (talk) 09:41, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Unidentified" is all I see in all these reports. Let some time pass. Confirmations will roll. >>> Extorc.talk 09:45, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Muneebll From what I’ve seen, Reuters just quotes unnamed government sources, BBC says it’s based on a claim by Pakistan’s military, and Al Jazeera doesn’t even mention jets. AP talks about wreckage found in Pampore—that’s the same place where India said it shot down a JF-17. But honestly, these all seem like claims for now—there’s no solid evidence yet. --I.Mahesh (talk) 11:38, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

We have further reports from CNN and New York Times of more than one Indian jets confirmed to have been shot down, not sure why this can't be added to the article. Muneebll (talk) 01:28, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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NoorAli 20 (talk) 09:57, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@NoorAli 20 avoid AI generated texts. Chronos.Zx (talk) 10:09, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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== Allegations of JF-17 Shootdown (May 2025) ==

On the night of 6 May 2025, unverified reports circulated on social media and various online platforms claiming that a Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter jet had been shot down. The claims quickly gained traction, with some users sharing alleged footage and commentary about the incident.

=== Background ===

The '''JF-17 Thunder''' is a multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by Pakistan and China. It forms a key component of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] (PAF) and has been deployed in multiple regional security operations. Given the sensitive geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, rumors of military aviation incidents often attract significant public and media attention.

=== Claims and Social Media Activity ===

Initial claims stemmed from unverified social media accounts, accompanied by purported video footage showing an aerial explosion or crash site. However, these videos lacked identifiable features linking them specifically to a JF-17 aircraft or to any known region of Pakistani airspace. No major regional or international news outlets confirmed the shootdown.

=== Official Responses ===

As of 7 May 2025, no official confirmation has been issued by the [[Pakistan Air Force]], the [[Ministry of Defence (Pakistan)|Pakistan Ministry of Defence]], or any credible third-party defense monitoring agencies regarding the loss of a JF-17. 

Independent analysts and open-source intelligence (OSINT) communities also noted the absence of verifiable evidence, such as satellite imagery, confirmed wreckage, or consistent eyewitness reports.

=== Conclusion ===

There is currently '''no credible evidence''' supporting the claim that any Pakistani JF-17 aircraft was shot down on the night of 6 May 2025. The reports remain unsubstantiated and appear to originate primarily from speculative social media activity.

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Cannolis (talk) 01:02, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]