Islamabad (Pakistan News) — Amid rising Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions, a claim has gone viral on social media stating that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani warplane and captured the pilot. Various posts suggest the aircraft could be an F-16 or JF-17, while some videos and images are being circulated as evidence.
However, Afghan media outlet TOLO News reported on February 27, 2026, that Afghan forces targeted a Pakistani plane that entered their airspace, without providing clear details on the type of aircraft or whether it was destroyed.
Experts say that the claim remains unverified, and no official statement has been issued by either Pakistani or Afghan authorities. Users are urged to exercise caution regarding circulating information on social media and to verify details through reliable sources.
