Asia (bbabo.net), - Today, August 28, the Taiwanese armed forces recorded the approach of 23 aircraft and eight ships of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) to the island, follows from the daily report of the Taiwanese defense department.

"As of 17:00 (12:00 Moscow time) on August 28, the Taiwanese armed forces recorded the activity of 23 aircraft and eight ships of the People's Liberation Army of China in the sea and airspace near Taiwan," the message says.

It is noted that 10 aircraft crossed the so-called "middle line" of the Taiwan Strait, including three J-11 fighters, one Su-30, two J-10s, two J-16s, one attack helicopter Wz-10 and anti-submarine aircraft Y- 8. According to the agency, Taiwan sent an air patrol to monitor the situation, issued radio warnings, and also deployed anti-aircraft missile systems, RIA Novosti reported.

The situation around Taiwan has escalated after the recent visit to the island of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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