2024/04/14
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the "joint combat readiness and patrols implemented by the CCP" (April 14, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: April 14, 2024 at 14:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (14th) that as of about 11:50, it had detected 18 sorties of various CCP auxiliary and primary fighter aircraft, including J-10s, Y-8s, and UAVs engaged in sea-faring activities, 11 of which crossed the median line of the Strait and extended into our northern, central, and southwest airspace to conduct "joint combat readiness and patrols" with CCP warships. The Armed Forces adopted joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to maintain strict vigilance, and dispatched mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems to respond accordingly.