This latest Chinese military activity adds to a series of similar provocations by Beijing in recent months
The 'headbutt' manoeuvre, where the offending jet cuts in front of and across another, is deemed unprofessional at very close ranges, but has still been witnessed for decades
China has increased its military activities near Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships to monitor PLA activity
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington next Thursday for talks with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as he presses for the US to allow Ukraine to use Western-provided weapons to strike deeper into Russia. I'm looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House, Biden said in message posted on X. During his visit, I'll reaffirm America's commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom and independence. The Biden administration still is not convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia, and US officials say they are seeking more detailed information about how Kyiv would use the weapons and how they fit into the broader strategy for the war. US officials said they have asked Ukraine to spell out more clearly its combat objectives should the administration green light loosening restrictions on long-range weaponry. Administration .
Russia, which controls about 18% of Ukraine, has also been advancing in eastern Ukraine - and took the town of Ukrainsk on Tuesday
Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels
Taiwan said in response to Chinese incursions, it has monitored the situation and responded accordingly
Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan, according to a Taiwan News report
At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment
In response to China's military action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems
"Yes, it's very loud," Lviv Regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyi said on the Telegram messaging app
Taiwanese forces urgently require more effective countermeasures and deterrence, prompting the Army to order 1,985 more Stinger missiles
Notably, Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary
Seventeen of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern ADIZ
"We have monitored the situation and responded," it added
Kyiv region's air defence systems were deployed several times overnight to repel missiles and drones
Nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's ADIZ
According to the IDF's initial findings, the interceptor exploded adjacent to the ship while at least two Hezbollah drones were flying over the area at the time