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US govt deflects query on Pakistan's F-16 losses during India conflict

IndiaTimes Thursday, 14 August 2025 ()
The US government has declined to comment on the status of Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor,' referring inquiries to Islamabad. This stance differs from 2019, when US officials confirmed all F-16s were accounted for after the Balakot strikes.
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