2024/06/21
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the "joint combat readiness and patrols implemented by the CCP" (June 21, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: June 21, 2024 at 22:20
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (21st) that as of 19:00, it has successively detected 30 sorties of various primary and auxiliary CCP fighter aircraft, including J-16s, Y-8s, and UAVs engaged in sea-faring activities, 17 sorties of which crossed the median line of the Strait and extended into our northern, central, and southwest airspace. One UAV entered the eastern sea-water area to engage with CCP warships in performing "joint combat readiness and patrols." The Armed Forces adopted joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to closely monitor the situation, and dispatched mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems to respond accordingly.