24 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan February 20th, 2024
The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island is greatly elevated today.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 24 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on February 20th, 2024. The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island is greatly elevated today.
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Of the military aircraft spotted were fighter aircraft and drones, according to the map provided by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. 11 of the aircraft spotted crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
Taiwanese Armed Forces responded to the activities by monitoring the situation and employing CAP aircraft, as well as activating Naval vessels and coastal missile systems.