2022/10/05
The Ministry of National Defense issued a press release stating the activities of CCP aircraft and vessels that were detected around the Taiwan Strait today (October 5, 2022)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: October 5th, 2022 at 18:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (5th), that a total of 33 CCP aircraft sorties (including 9 sorties crossing the median line of the Strait and its extension into the south-west airspace) and 4 CCP vessel sorties were detected as of 17:00. They have continued to carry out maneuvers over the sea area and airspace of the Taiwan Strait. The Armed Forces have adopted mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond to deal with them.