India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar acknowledged the loss of a MiG-21 fighter jet and its pilot .
Afhayeenka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda ee waddanka Hindiya, Raveesh Kumar, ayaa waxa uu qiray in la waayay miig uu noociisu yahay MiG-21 iyo duuliyihii wadayba.