2022/08/14
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 14, 2022 at 18:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (14th) that a total of 22 aircraft sorties (including 11 sorties crossing the median line of the Strait and extending to the southwest airspace) and six CCP vessel sorties were detected at 17:00. They continue to operate around the Taiwan Strait. The Armed Forces shall adopt mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor the situation and respond accordingly.