Taiwan reports approach by Chinese ships, drones

The armed forces of Taiwan reported about the approach of aircraft and ships of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) to the island on March 5.

"Today [ on March 5], as of 06:00 [local time], 10 PLA aircraft and 4 ships were detected around Taiwan," the report said, according to TASS.

In addition, it was noted that a Y-8 radar reconnaissance aircraft and a PLA long-range BZK-005 drone entered the identification zone (air defence) of Taiwan.

In response, Taiwan sent air and sea patrols to monitor the situation, and radio warnings were broadcast. Ground-based complexes are also deployed on the island.