In a significant escalation of military activity, Taiwan's defense ministry reported the detection of 32 Chinese military aircraft around the island on March 21, 2024, marking the largest violation of Taiwan's air defense zone in the year with 20 of these aircraft crossing the ADIZ. This was followed by an even larger incursion on March 22, with 36 Chinese military aircraft detected, setting a new record for the year. The aircraft, including various types such as Su-30, Y-8, and UAVs, were spotted around Taiwan Island, with several crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entering Taiwan's southwestern, southeastern, eastern, and northern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ). One UAV was specifically noted to be 44 nautical miles away from Hualien. Additionally, 5 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected on March 21, and 6 PLAN vessels on March 22, operating around Taiwan. The Republic of China Armed Forces monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond, with 9 aircraft crossing the median line.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says 36 Chinese military aircraft have been spotted around the island, the highest number this year.
#Taiwan’s defense ministry says that 36 #Chinese military aircraft have been detected around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour window -- the highest number this year. https://t.co/N6I2P0DgZH
36 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s northern and SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond. https://t.co/bUnYcBGja7
🚨 Second spike—China sends 36 PLA aircraft around Taiwan, following the largest violation of 2024 yesterday China has intensified military activity in March, launching a series of recently reported exercises: - PLA Navy & Air Force held combined drills with the Coast Guard in… https://t.co/D6HQk6i86Y
🇹🇼🇨🇳⚡ Taiwanese defense ministry says 36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan.
BREAKING - Taiwanese defense ministry says 36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan — the highest number this year https://t.co/3nCf0LppCF
JUST IN: Taiwan says 36 Chinese military aircraft have been detected around the island
#BREAKING 36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan, says Taipei https://t.co/bGiGrKK1wq
13 PLA warplanes detected around Taiwan Island in the past 24 hours, says Taipei. https://t.co/AySosEEJlO
32 Chinese warplanes buzz around Taiwan in just 24 hours - the second-highest number this year after the island nation admitted stationing US troops https://t.co/CGWhmGRqsh https://t.co/kBquHOEp0J
❖ 20 CHINESE WARPLANES DETECTED AROUND TAIWAN SINCE NIGHTFALL: TAIPEI
20 CHINESE WARPLANES DETECTED AROUND TAIWAN SINCE NIGHTFALL: TAIPEI - AFP
BREAKING - 20 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan since nightfall: Taipei https://t.co/5lPLLjAFRR
Overall 20 PLA aircraft in various types (including Su-30, Y-8, UAVs, etc.) were detected from 1930 hr today. Out of which, 9 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central and south parts of Taiwan’s ADIZ in conducting joint combat patrol.
NEW: Taiwan's defence ministry says 32 Chinese military aircraft detected around the island in a 24-hour window -- the second-highest number this year https://t.co/KqguUEZaXi
ALERT: Taiwan's defence ministry says 32 Chinese military aircraft detected around the island in a 24-hour window -- the second-highest number this year https://t.co/7PGBEf5qDD https://t.co/XHxeeYa1Tj
#Taiwan’s defense ministry says that 32 #Chinese military aircraft has been detected around the island in a 24-hour window -- the second-highest number this year. https://t.co/g1uiYmfDz3
32 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 20 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s SW, SE, and Eastern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond. https://t.co/S5Kj4QsJeP
Update: AFP: 32 Chinese warplanes have been detected around Taiwan, Taipei says.
🇨🇳🇹🇼⚡ Taiwan Defense: 32 Chinese military aircraft were spotted around the island during the past 24 hours.
Taiwan Detects 32 Chinese Warplanes As Tensions Rise With China https://t.co/DDdrVUiraI
🚨#BREAKING: 32 Chinese warplanes have been detected around Taiwan, Taipei says. - AFP
32 PLA warplanes detected around Taiwan Island, says Taipei. #CN_Note One UAV was 44 nautical miles away from Hualien. https://t.co/RIcbD1ATVJ
JUST IN: 🇨🇳Taiwan says that 32 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan today https://t.co/KBqqtKv771
32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan, says Taipei: AFP News Agency reports
JUST IN: Taiwan says that 32 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan today
32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan Island, says Taipei. #CN_Note One UAV was 44 nautical miles away from Hualien. https://t.co/DJ4nFSwY7G
🚨Just in: Nearly 3 dozen Chinese warplanes are swarming around Taiwan. https://t.co/QZ7ecmtu49
32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan, says Taipei - AFP
BREAKING: Nearly 3 dozen Chinese warplanes swarm Taiwan, government says
Very high #PLA activity around #Taiwan today, a record for 2024 32 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were detected around Taiwan today. 20 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern, southeastern, and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed… https://t.co/b49AxNxif8
#BREAKING 32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan, says Taipei https://t.co/PqXvAvGqKl
🚨 Largest Chinese violation of Taiwan’s air defense zone in 2024 32 PLA aircraft detected nearby—20 crossed the ADIZ. For context, a graph showing activity since the last comparable operation. https://t.co/K4nXLdOoB9