News Update: Below is a partial translation.
The Ministry of National Defense stated today (26th) that starting from 8:42 AM, a total of 32 Chinese military aircraft, including J-11 fighter jets, KJ-500 early warning aircraft, and various other main and auxiliary aircraft as well as drones, were detected conducting operations over the sea. Among them, 22 aircraft crossed the median line and its extended line, entering the northern and southwestern airspace of Taiwan, in coordination with Chinese naval vessels for what they called a "joint combat readiness patrol."
The Ministry of National Defense further stated that during this period, the Chinese military openly violated international conventions by unilaterally designating a restricted zone approximately 40 nautical miles (about 74 kilometers) off the coast of Kaohsiung and Pingtung without prior warning, claiming that it would conduct live-fire drills.
In response to these actions, Taiwan’s defense authorities strongly condemned the Chinese military’s conduct and immediately deployed naval, air, and land-based forces to monitor, remain on alert, and take appropriate measures.
The Ministry of National Defense stated today (26th) that starting from 8:42 AM, a total of 32 Chinese military aircraft, including J-11 fighter jets, KJ-500 early warning aircraft, and various other main and auxiliary aircraft as well as drones, were detected conducting operations over the sea. Among them, 22 aircraft crossed the median line and its extended line, entering the northern and southwestern airspace of Taiwan, in coordination with Chinese naval vessels for what they called a "joint combat readiness patrol."
The Ministry of National Defense further stated that during this period, the Chinese military openly violated international conventions by unilaterally designating a restricted zone approximately 40 nautical miles (about 74 kilometers) off the coast of Kaohsiung and Pingtung without prior warning, claiming that it would conduct live-fire drills.
In response to these actions, Taiwan’s defense authorities strongly condemned the Chinese military’s conduct and immediately deployed naval, air, and land-based forces to monitor, remain on alert, and take appropriate measures.