Former US President Donald Trump made a surprising statement during a private dinner with Republican lawmakers. He claimed that “five jets were shot down” during the India-Pakistan military clash in May.
Trump referred to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people. He said the conflict escalated fast before the US stepped in to help stop it. His remarks brought fresh attention to Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the attack.
India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7. The Army, Navy, and Air Force conducted joint precision strikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Indian forces hit targets up to 300 kilometers inside Pakistani territory. They called the targets terror camps and military assets.
Pakistan claimed it shot down six Indian jets, including three Rafale fighters. It also said it captured Indian pilots. However, Pakistan showed no evidence to support its claims. India denied losing Rafales or any pilots. On May 11, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti confirmed that all pilots returned safely.
Even Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale jets, called Pakistan’s claims “factually incorrect.” India Acknowledges Some Losses India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan admitted that some aircraft were lost. But he downplayed the numbers and said India quickly adapted its tactics and launched successful follow-up strikes.
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Trump claimed the May 10 ceasefire happened because the US threatened to halt trade talks. India disputed this, saying the issue was resolved bilaterally, with no foreign pressure.
India and Pakistan both tell different stories. Operation Sindoor caused serious damage, but details remain classified. Trump’s claim of five jets downed is still unverified—but it highlights just how close the region came to war.
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