Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reported another incursion of PLA aircraft and vessels in the waters and airspace around the island. A total of 34 aircraft were involved, marking the largest of the year so far.
34 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities. pic.twitter.com/ToxO0zil7X
— ??? Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. ?? (@MoNDefense) February 1, 2023
The aircraft involved include
- 2x J-11 fighters
- 2x Su-30 fighters
- 4x J-10 fighters
- 6x J-16 strike fighters
- 1x BZK-005 HALE UAV
- 1x BZK-007 MALE UAV
- 1x Y-8 electronic warfare aircraft
- 1x Y-8 antisubmarine warfare aircraft
- 1x Y-8 electronic electronic intelligence aircraft
Here's a basic visual showcasing #China's PLA flight incursions into #Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone along with notable flights around #Japan's territory reported through January 2023 pic.twitter.com/k3kB1gj0Np
— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) January 31, 2023
