2022/08/09
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the dynamic of CCP aircraft and ships detected by the Armed Forces today and its approach as response
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: August 9, 2022 at 18:30
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (9th) that a total of 45 aircraft sorties (including 16 sorties crossing the median line of the Strait) and 10 CCP vessel sorties were detected at 17:00. They have continued to maneuver around the Taiwan Strait to carry out joint naval and air operations.
The MND pointed out that the CCP military, since August 4 until today, has not stopped harassing the surrounding areas of the Taiwan Strait. In addition to using surveillance and reconnaissance systems, the Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation to respond appropriately. The Armed Forces also adheres to the principle of “keeping the median line, defending territorial waters, and safeguarding sovereignty to keep the status quo”, and is responding calmly, rationally, and seriously to safeguard national defense and security.