Taiwan Ministry of Defense yesterday ChineseHe reported that 23 warplanes and 8 warships belonging to Turkey were seen around the island.
In the statement made by the ministry, 23 warplanes and 8 ships belonging to China were seen around the island, 10 of the planes were located in the Taiwan Strait, east of the air and sea line, which is considered to limit the areas of influence of the parties, and where Taiwan declared the “Air Defense Identification Zone”. It was reported that he flew to the southwest section.
In the statement, it was stated that Chinese air and sea vehicles were tracked with electronic tracking tools, patrol planes, ships and ground missile systems.
CIVIL DRON SEEED FROM KINMEN ISLAND
On the other hand, it was reported that a civilian drone controlled from the mainland of China flew over the military zone on the island of Kinmen (Quemoy) in Taiwan.
In the statement made by the Kinmen Defense Command, it was noted that the drone was warned with cartridges and removed.
Images of the drone approaching the position where Taiwanese soldiers are guarding on the island, 10 kilometers off the mainland of China, spread on social media in China.
In the statement of the Taiwanese military unit, it was emphasized that the standard procedure against the drone was applied and “more aggressive measures such as shooting down, which would escalate the tension, were avoided”.
Yesterday, images of soldiers throwing stones at the Chinese drone flying over the Taiwan watch box in the same region were spread on the internet.
US SHIPS PASSED THROUGH TAIWAN STRAIT
Meanwhile, the USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville ships of the US Navy’s 7th Fleet in the Pacific passed through the Taiwan Strait today.
In the statement made by the fleet, it was stated that “cruise” type warships “use a corridor that is not in the territorial waters of any of the countries that have a coast on the Bosphorus”.
It was reported that the Chinese army was in a “vigilance state” due to the passage of ships.
PELOSI’S VISIT AND RISING MILITARY TENSION
It is observed that after the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the beginning of the month, China has crossed the nominal “middle line” that separates the Taiwan Strait, and has regularized flights and ship patrols.
Pelosi became the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to visit the island, which is in a sovereignty conflict with China, in 25 years. The visit drew the reaction of China, which saw the island as part of its territory.
The Chinese army started military exercises around the island after the visit. The exercises, which lasted for 7 days, had created a de facto blockade around the island. During exercises using real weapons and ammunition, guided missiles fired from mainland China fell into the waters near Taiwan.
The army spokesman announced that the exercises were completed on August 10, but stated that the military patrol activity in the Taiwan Strait would continue.
Following Speaker of the House of Representatives Pelosi, a 5-member delegation headed by Democratic Party Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, Indiana State Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Republican Party Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee also visited Taiwan this month.
Beijing, emphasizing the “one China principle”, opposes Taiwan’s establishing independent diplomatic relations with the countries of the world, its representation in the United Nations and other international organizations, and stipulates that the countries that recognize it should break their diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
*The visuals of the news were served by the Associated Press.