India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India's air force chief said on Saturday, in the first such public claim by the country after its worst military conflict in decades with its neighbour.

Pakistan has claimed that it shot down six Indian aircraft during the clashes, including a French-made Rafale fighter. India has acknowledged some losses but denied losing six aircraft.

India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India’s air force chief said on Saturday, the first such statement by the country months after its worst military conflict in decades with its neighbour.