‭Indian Air Force (IAF) lost 20 aircraft in crashes since 2016‬

2016-17, six Indian Air Force fighter jets, two helicopters, one transport aircraft and one trainer crashed, while in 2017-18, it lost two fighter jets and one trainer aircraft. The number rose sharply in 2018-19 to seven fighters jets, two helicopters and two trainers. IAF incurred heavy losses of approximately INR525 crore ($75 million) due to 11 crashes.

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) also shot down two fighter jets of Indian Air Force in broad daylight on February 27 2019 over violation of the Line of Control (LoC).

Source: ARYNews