A dogfight between India and Pakistan took place on 27 February 2019, when Pakistani aircraft including Mirage Vs, JF-17 Thunders and F-16s tried to enter Indian airspace to retaliate against the Balakot Airstrike, which was carried out by the IAF on 26 February 2019. The PAF jets had planned to invade the vicinity of Indian military installations and bomb military ground to avoid any collateral damage.