Among them is Pakistan’s assertion that it shot down five Indian fighter jets on May 7, the first day of fighting, in response to Indian attacks on its territory. As a battle of narratives takes over from the actual fighting, Al Jazeera takes stock of what we know about that claim, and why, if true, it matters.

The J-10 appears to be a capable fourth-generation fighter, keeping pace with the Rafale—as the recent dogfight suggests.

In a review of visuals posted online, The Post verified debris consistent with at least two French-made fighter jets flown by the Indian air force.