2022/10/21
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about activities of CCP aircraft and vessels detected around the Taiwan Strait today (October 21, 2022)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: October 21, 2022 at 19:25
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (21st) that a total of 22 CCP aircraft sorties (including seven sorties crossing the median line of the Strait and extending into the south-west airspace) and three CCP vessel sorties were detected as at 17:00, and have continued to carry out maneuvers over the sea and air space 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.