Pakistan marks 6th anniversary of shooting down Indian jet in ‘Operation Swift Retort’
On the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Services Chiefs paid tribute to the unwavering courage, professionalism, and sacrifices of Pakistan’s Armed Forces.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the military leadership reiterated their firm commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while continuing efforts to maintain regional stability.
Launched on February 27, 2019, Operation Swift Retort was Pakistan’s decisive response to India’s violation of its airspace, following heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The military’s swift retaliation not only reinforced Pakistan’s defensive capabilities but also reaffirmed its ability to deter any aggression, the ISPR stated.
The military’s spokesperson underscored that the operation demonstrated the operational readiness of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, ensuring deterrence while maintaining complete dominance during the engagement.
“Pakistan’s Armed Forces remain ever vigilant and fully prepared to counter any threat to the nation, upholding the trust and confidence reposed in them by the people of Pakistan,” the statement read.
The ISPR further emphasised that the Armed Forces, with unwavering determination, would continue to defend the motherland while also contributing to regional and global peace initiatives in pursuit of stability and harmony.
