2022/09/16
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about the activities of CCP aircraft and vessels detected around the Taiwan Strait today (September 16, 2022)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: September 16, 2022 at 18:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (16th) that a total of 43 CCP aircraft sorties (including 20 sorties crossing the median line of the Strait and extending to the south-west airspace) and five CCP vessel sorties were detected as of 17:00, and have continued to carry out maneuvers over the sea 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 the situation.