Afghanistan, Feb. 28 -- Afghan authorities claim a Pakistani fighter jet was downed in Nangarhar, though the incident has not been independently verified.
Sayed Tayyeb Hammad, spokesman for the Nangarhar Police Command, claimed that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet in the province. He said the pilot survived and was taken into custody.
According to the spokesman, the jet was brought down shortly after a newly activated air defense system became operational at Nangarhar airport. He described the incident as a significant defensive achievement.
The claim has not been independently verified, and Pakistani authorities have not yet confirmed or commented on the alleged downing of the aircraft.
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