Chinese warplane enters Taiwan air defence zone for 11th time this month
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Updated: Jul 24, 2021 09:47 IST
Taipei [Taiwan], July 24 (ANI): Taiwan has reported another incursion by People Liberation Army's (PLA) Air Force as a Chinese warplane entered the island's air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
A PLA Air Force (PLAAF) Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane was tracked in the southwestern corner of the ADIZ on Thursday, according to Taiwan Defence Ministry.
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft, issued radio warnings, and deployed air defence missile systems to track the PLAAF plane.
This marks the 11th intrusion by Chinese warplanes this month, Taiwan News reported.