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The large-scale exercises of the People's Liberation Army of China off the coast of Taiwan involve advanced weapons – a Type 054A frigate, a DF-15 ballistic missile, an H-6K bomber and a Y-20 transport aircraft. This is reported by the Global Times. The publication notes that during the exercises, in particular, the YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was previously presented at an air show in China, was seen.
– notes the author of the material.
He adds that the YJ-21 is an advanced air–launched ballistic missile that gives the PLA Air Force great capabilities to strike over long distances, with high speed, accuracy, the ability to overcome air defenses and high destructive power.
Experts interviewed by the publication note that the very fact of using this missile in exercises off the coast of Taiwan indicates that these maneuvers are close to real combat operations, and the participating troops are ready to fight at any moment.
– says Zhang Junshe, an expert on military issues.
In his opinion, Taiwan's air defense is simply unable to intercept this missile.
– the expert summarizes.
Recall that the PLA began large-scale exercises off the coast of Taiwan, it became known the day before.
– said Shi Yi, the official representative of the Eastern Zone of the PLA Combat Command.
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We should add that the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan, commenting on the Chinese exercises, notes that by the morning of April 1, the presence of 19 PLA warships near the island was recorded. An aircraft carrier group led by the USS Shandong is also active.
