On Tuesday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense disclosed a concerning discovery made between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, a total of seven Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected cruising near the country. Among the sightings, seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were closely monitored within the Taiwan Strait. Notably, three of these aircraft breached Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the southwest region, while two others crossed the median line, raising alarms about potential territorial violations and escalating tensions in the region.
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense’s surveillance efforts underscored a significant presence of Chinese military assets in close proximity to Taiwan’s borders. This development intensifies concerns over security and sovereignty, particularly with multiple PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating near the island. The situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the Taiwan Strait and underscores the need for continued vigilance and diplomatic efforts to maintain stability in the region.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported that three of the PLA planes, which flew into the southwest air defense zone, came as close as 90 kilometers to Eluanbi. To monitor the situation closely, Taiwan deployed combat patrol aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based air defense missile systems.
Additionally, surveillance and reconnaissance systems were utilized. The ministry stated on X platform that, until 6 a.m. local time, seven PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels were observed around Taiwan. Among them, five planes crossed into Taiwan’s southwest air defense zone after crossing the median line. The ROC Armed Forces closely monitored the situation and took appropriate actions when necessary.
