Taiwan's defense ministry reported multiple instances of Chinese military aircraft and vessels crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, with the number ranging from 5 to 25 aircraft and 2 to 6 vessels. The incursions were described as 'joint combat readiness patrols' with Chinese warships. In one case, the ministry detected 10 Chinese military planes crossing the median line in the past 24 hours. Additionally, there were reports of Chinese balloons crossing the strait, with 8 such incidents reported in a 24-hour period. The U.S. is reportedly preparing a drone ship attack fleet to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
8 #PLA balloons over #Taiwan today Also 5 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and northern ADIZ. Via Taiwan… https://t.co/L81E4gXTcR
Taiwan Defense: 8 Chinese balloons crossed the Taiwan Strait in the past 24 hours. https://t.co/PojXqdHK2D
Weather balloons blown off course? TAIPEI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours.
Taiwan reports eight Chinese balloons crossing Taiwan Strait https://t.co/zod7GX7ekn
Eye on Taiwan, US readying drone ship attack fleet https://t.co/LAE2zSXBsC Pentagon seeking design proposals for small unmanned surface vehicles that could be crucial to thwarting a China invasion of Taiwan.
Busy day today in the #TaiwanStrait 25 #PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels & 1 balloon operating around #Taiwan were detected until 6 a.m. today. 13 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s SW and N/ ADIZ. " #ROCArmedForces monitored the… https://t.co/OAnWBh6MOY
🔴 TAIWAN DEFENSE MINISTRY REPORTS 10 CHINESE MILITARY PLANES CROSSED TAIWAN STRAIT MEDIAN LINE IN THE PAST 24 HOURS
Taiwan detects five Chinese military vessels & two aircraft around nation https://t.co/ElBXBKc715
#Taiwan's defense ministry says it has detected nine of #China's military aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships. https://t.co/oWLqCWuiWL
#Taiwan detects five Chinese military vessels & two aircraft around nation https://t.co/ElBXBKc715
#Breaking: Taiwan's Ministry of Defense: Nine Chinese military aircraft crossed the border https://t.co/JAQsdfU2rx
JUST IN: Taiwan's defense ministry says 9 Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Monday
Taiwan's defense ministry said it had detected nine Chinese military aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and carrying out 'joint combat readiness patrols' with Chinese warships https://t.co/whQ83tcnhU
Taiwan reports nine Chinese military aircraft crossing strait's median line https://t.co/n8XG4ssYWA https://t.co/lFTfuy7AnT