China extends large-scale military exercises near Taiwan for one more day, held in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. The decision was made for 15 minutes before checkout time (12:00 7 August).
The fourth day of military maneuvers was marked by the appearance in the area of the island 22 combat aircraft of the PLA and 14 warships. According to the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, China takes off three H-6 bombers, four J-11 fighters, six J-16s and eight Su-30MKKs, as well as anti-submarine aircraft Y-8. In response, Taipei deployed anti-aircraft missile systems and launched an air patrol, who monitored the situation.
reportedly, H-6K bombers with YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missiles and KD-63A long-range cruise missiles suspended on pylons patrolled around the island. They were covered by the Su-30MKK.
Meanwhile, exercises around Taiwan will be held continuously from today.. China Central Television reported, the PLA command decided to send ships and aircraft beyond the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait on a regular basis, which mainland China does not recognize, and Taiwan considers the state border.
From now on, ships and aircraft of the PLA will regularly conduct exercises east of the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait.- TV channel reported.
4 August 2022 The PLA began military exercises in six zones around the island of Taiwan, which China considers its territory. Aviation involved in the maneuvers, fleet and ground forces. Five out of six zones, where are the exercises, are located east of the median line of the Gulf of Taiwan.
