16 PLA Aircraft and Vessels Active Around Taiwan; Military Maintains Strict Surveillance

Central News Agency, Taipei, May 22. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, 6 PLA aircraft entered the northern, southwestern, and eastern airspaces, along with 10 PLA naval vessels. A total of 16 aircraft and vessels continued activities around the Taiwan Strait, and the national armed forces are maintaining strict surveillance and response. According to the "PLA Activity Map" released by the MND today, the military detected one PLA helicopter in the northern airspace between 3:40 PM and 7:00 PM yesterday. Additionally, between 9:30 AM and 7:20 PM yesterday, three PLA helicopters were detected in the southwestern airspace east of the median line. Furthermore, two PLA helicopters were detected in the eastern airspace between 3:15 PM and 5:30 PM yesterday. The MND pointed out that the military is utilizing mission aircraft, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems to monitor and respond strictly.