Fixed wing aircraft

Event in Taiwan, Province of China on Wed 8th July 2026

8th July 2026

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Overall, 22 sorties of various types of #PLA aircraft (including J-16, JH-7, and KJ-500 aircraft) were detected from 1153 hours today.

14 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ in conducting "Joint Combat Readiness Patrol".

The #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.

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Taiwan, Province of China (TWN)

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