Taiwan's Defence Ministry detected 8 Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in 24 hours, with 2 flying directly over the island, marking the highest daily count since data release began.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry has reported the detection of eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the past 24 hours, with two of those directly flying over the island. This is the highest number of balloons detected since the ministry began regularly releasing data on balloon sightings in December. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has been increasing military pressure in recent years, including deploying warplanes and naval vessels around the island.

February 09, 2024
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