2023/10/03
The Ministry of National Defense has issued a press release providing clarification on the recent development concerning: "The joint combat readiness and patrols implemented by CCP" (October 3, 2023)
Press release from the Ministry of National Defense
Time: October 3, 2023at 13:10
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that this morning (October 3), it successively detected sorties of various CCP aircraft, including J-10, J-16, Cy-30 MKK, Y-8, Y-9, and UAVs engaged in seafaring activities. Notably, 11 of these aircraft crossed the median line and its extension into the northern and southwest airspace, coordinating with CCP warships for joint combat readiness and patrols. In response to this situation, the Armed Forces employed integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to closely monitor the situation. Additionally, mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems were deployed to respond appropriately.