2022/08/20
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about the activities of CCP aircraft and vessels detected around the Taiwan Strait today (August 20, 2022)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: August 20, 2022 at 18:20
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (20th) that a total of 17 CCP aircraft sorties (including seven sorties crossing the median line of the Strait and extending to the south-west airspace) and five vessel sorties were detected at 17:00, and have continued to carry out maneuvers over the sea and airspace of the Taiwan Strait. The Armed Forces shall adopt mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor the situation and respond accordingly.