Chinese aviation continues to "probe" the Taiwanese air defense. Yesterday, on September 5, the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan reported a massive violation of the Taiwanese air borders by Chinese Air Force aircraft. Chinese aviation flights were recorded in the control zone of Taiwan's air defense systems located on the Pratas Islands
The group of Chinese aircraft included ten J-16 fighters and four Su-30s, as well as four H-6 bombers. The duty forces of the Armed Forces of Taiwan observed the actions of Chinese pilots, missile systems were put on alert. Comments from Beijing on the flights of the PLA Air Force in the specified area have not yet been followed.
Map of Chinese aviation flights in the Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone
Image source: mnd.gov.tw
Since the beginning of this year, Taiwan has repeatedly reported such flights in the area of the Pratas Islands. In particular, on June 15, 28 Chinese aircraft entered the country's airspace.
The Pratas atoll archipelago (Dongsha, Dongshatsyundao) consists of three islands, located 300 km southeast of Hong Kong and 450 km southwest of the island of Taiwan. The archipelago is under the de facto control of Taiwan, while the People's Republic of China claims it.
