2023/09/17
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain the "long-distance sea missions implemented by the CCP"
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: September 17, 2023 at 10:10
The Ministry of National Defense stated that as of this morning (17th), it had successively detected 28 sorties of various CCP aircraft, including J-10s, J-16s, H-6s, KJ-500s (Air Early Warning (AEW)), Y-9s, Y-20 Kunpengs, CH-4 Rainbow UAVs, and others, 20 of which crossed the median line of the Strait and extended into the southwest and southeast airspace to carry out long-distance sea voyages, drills, and missions. The Armed Forces adopted combined intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to closely control and monitor the trends and developments of the CCP's air defense, long-range fire, and other forces. The Armed Forces also coordinated mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems to respond accordingly.