Taiwan Defence Ministry: Chinese army sent 26 planes and four ships to the island
The Armed Forces of Taiwan have reported the approach of 26 aircraft and four ships of the People's Liberation Army of China, RIA Novosti reports with reference to Taiwan’s Defence Ministry
The Taiwanese Defence Ministry recorded the approach of aircraft and ships at 17.00 local time (12.00 Minsk time). “The Armed Forces of Taiwan recorded the activity of 26 aircraft and four ships of the People's Liberation Army of China in the sea and airspace near Taiwan,” it said, noting that eight aircraft crossed the so-called ‘middle line’ of the Taiwan Strait, including six J-16 fighter jets, one Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft and one Y-8 electronic intelligence aircraft.
As reported, Taiwan sent an air patrol to monitor the situation, issued radio warnings, and deployed anti-aircraft missile systems.
