The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about activities of CCP aircraft and vessels detected around the Taiwan Strait today (October 18, 2022)

Press release of the Ministry of National Defense

Time: October 18, 2022 at 17:50

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (18^th) that a total of 11 CCP aircraft sorties (including two sorties crossing the median line of the Strait) and two CCP vessel sorties were detected as at 17:00, and have continued to carry out maneuvers over the sea and air space of the Taiwan Strait. The Armed Forces have adopted mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond to the situation.