Overview

• The Pakistani government’s official X account posted video game footage from Arma 3, claiming it showed the downing of an Indian Rafale jet.
• Fact-checkers and social media users quickly debunked the footage, leading to widespread ridicule and criticism online.
• Pakistan’s Ministry of Broadcasting and Information acknowledged the use of the footage but reaffirmed its claim of shooting down Indian Rafale jets, supported by U.S. confirmation.
• Indian forces successfully repelled a large-scale Pakistani drone offensive targeting military installations along the western border on May 8–9.
• The incident highlights the growing use of digital misinformation in modern conflicts, with Arma 3 frequently misused in global propaganda efforts.