Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detects 24 Chinese aircraft

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 24 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircrafts, including J-10, KJ-500 region from 10:50 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.

Out of the 24 aircrafts, 18 crossed the median line of Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

Sharing a post on X, MND wrote, “Overall 24 #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1050 hr today. Out of which, 18 crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ.”

On Saturday, MND detected 19 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, eight People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship operating in the region up until 6 am (UTC+8) today.

Of the 19 aircraft, 15 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. A Chinese balloon was also detected during this period. (ANI)

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