Taiwan reports detecting 20 Chinese aircraft around the island and launching two missiles during military tests

Taiwan reports detecting 20 Chinese aircraft around the island and launching two missiles during military tests

Kyiv  •  UNN

October 17 2024, 01:21 PM  •  7098 views

China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying 20 aircraft and 8 ships. During the 13-hour maneuvers, China also test-fired two missiles.

China has deployed a record number of military aircraft and warships around Taiwan as part of its fourth series of large-scale military exercises. Also, China tested two missiles during a military test.

Writes UNN with reference to ANSA.

On Monday, China deployed a record number of military aircraft, warships and coast guard vessels to surround Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported that it had detected 20 Chinese aircraft and 8 warships flying over the island within 24 hours at 6 am local time.

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During the maneuvers, which lasted 13 hours, China test-fired two missiles “at” its territory, a national security official told reporters on condition of anonymity.

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