PLA Sorties Steady at 3, All Cross Median Line Into N/SW ADIZ Sectors Again

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 3 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan in the 24-hour window ending 06:00 (UTC+8) on August 23, 2026 — matching the prior day's count. All 3 sorties again crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, entering the northern and southwestern sectors of Taiwan's ADIZ, continuing the pattern seen since Han Kuang 42 concluded on August 14. ROC Armed Forces said they continued to monitor the situation with combat air patrol aircraft, naval ships and coastal missile systems.