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Galwan valley face-off: Military chopper, fighter jet activity seen in Leh

The Indian Air Force has deployed its Su-30 combat aircraft soon after the Chinese choppers tried to violate Indian air space in Eastern Ladakh

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The Indian Air Force has an edge over their Chinese counterparts, who have to start fighter aircraft operations from Hotan and Gar Gunsa near Ladakh as they are at an altitude of 14,000 feet plus

ANI New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 19 2020 | 5:57 PM IST

Military chopper and fighter jet activity were seen in Ladakh's Leh on Friday.

The activity assumes significance in view of the ongoing dispute with China and after the violent face-off with Chinese troops in Galwan valley in Ladakh.

Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force has moved its critical frontline assets including the Sukhoi-30MKI, Mirage 2000 and Jaguar fighter aircraft fleet to advanced positions where they can fly in at a very short notice to carry out operations.

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For providing air support to the Indian Army troops

Topics : Ladakh standoff Indian army in Ladakh India China border row India China tension

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