6 Chinese Naval Vessels and 4 Aircraft Sorties Disturb Taiwan, National Army Monitors Closely
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported that 6 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 5 military aircraft were detected around Taiwan over a 24-hour period, with the military monitoring closely.
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(CNA Reporter Yu Kai-hsiang, Taipei, 15th) The Ministry of National Defense today released the dynamics of Chinese military aircraft and vessels. Statistics show that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, the national army detected 6 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft encroaching on the southwestern airspace. The national army's mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems closely monitored and responded to the situation.
The Ministry of National Defense announced the dynamics of Chinese aircraft and vessels this morning, stating that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, 6 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 5 sorties of Chinese aircraft were detected, among which 4 sorties entered the southwestern airspace, continuing their activities around the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the national army uses mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to strictly monitor and respond. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150415
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(CNA Reporter Yu Kai-hsiang, Taipei, 15th) The Ministry of National Defense today released the dynamics of Chinese military aircraft and vessels. Statistics show that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, the national army detected 6 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft encroaching on the southwestern airspace. The national army's mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems closely monitored and responded to the situation.
The Ministry of National Defense announced the dynamics of Chinese aircraft and vessels this morning, stating that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, 6 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 5 sorties of Chinese aircraft were detected, among which 4 sorties entered the southwestern airspace, continuing their activities around the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the national army uses mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to strictly monitor and respond. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150415
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