Taipei
The Taiwan Defence Ministry on Thursday confirmed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has launched multiple Dongfeng (DF) ballistic missiles at the island's Northeast and Southwest waters.
China today commenced military drills around Taiwan's main island, a day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed from Taipei following a visit that has rankled Beijing.
Live-fire drills began in at least six identified zones around the island, that regard its own and threaten to take over.
PLA has launched multiple DF ballistic missiles at our NE and SW waters since 13:56. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation with various means, while our defence systems have been activated. We condemn such irrational action that has jeopardized regional peace, Taiwan Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The Chinese PLA organized joint combat training exercises in the northern, southwestern and southeastern waters and airspace off Taiwan, source reported.
Under the Eastern Theater Command, the exercises involved troops from the Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Logistic Support Force.
The exercises focused on key training sessions including joint blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control operation, and the joint combat capabilities of the troops got tested in the military operations.
The Taiwan Defence Ministry said they seek no escalation, but we don't stand down when it comes to our security and sovereignty.