The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about activities of CCP aircraft and vessels detected around the Taiwan Strait today (October 20, 2022)

Press release of the Ministry of National Defense

Time: October 20, 2022 at 18:40

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (20^th) that a total of 20 CCP aircraft sorties (including two sorties in the south-west airspace) and three 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.