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6 Warships, 3 Aircraft Disturb Taiwan, Military Monitors

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Published Apr 18, 2026 10:24 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:25 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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The Ministry of National Defense announced that from 6 AM yesterday to 6 AM today, the military detected 6 Chinese warships, 1 patrol vessel, and 3 Chinese military aircraft in the southwest and eastern airspace, which the military is closely monitoring and responding to.

The Ministry of National Defense announced that from 6 AM yesterday to 6 AM today, the military detected 6 Chinese warships, 1 patrol vessel, and 3 Chinese military aircraft in the southwest and eastern airspace, which the military is closely monitoring and responding to.

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Published: Apr 18, 2026

The Ministry of National Defense announced today the dynamics of Chinese aircraft and warships. From 6 AM yesterday to 6 AM today, 6 Chinese warships, 1 patrol vessel, and 5 Chinese military aircraft were detected. Among them, 3 aircraft entered the southwest and eastern airspace, continuing activities around the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the military is strictly monitoring and responding with its mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150418

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