Live Video Released: Unidentified Aerial Target Approaches Huangyan Island, "I've Got It in Sight, It Can't Escape!"

Source: Global Times
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On April 30, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island. Huangyan Island is an inherent territory of China. Since April, the theater command has continuously strengthened patrol and alert operations in the air and sea areas surrounding Huangyan Island, effectively responding to various infringement provocations, resolutely defending national sovereignty and security, and firmly maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea region.

In the video released by the Southern Theater Command, unidentified aerial targets continuously approached Huangyan Island, and the pilots conversed during the combat readiness patrol: “Keep an eye on the target, stay alert!” “I have it in sight, it can't escape!”

This article is sourced from the CCTV News WeChat account, reprinted from CCTV Military.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducted combat readiness patrols in the waters and airspace around Huangyan Island, responding to various provocations and asserting national sovereignty.
Location
Huangyan Island
Unit
Southern Theater Command, People's Liberation Army
Time
April 30
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

On April 30, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducted combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island in response to unidentified aerial targets. The PLA emphasized its sovereignty over the area, with pilots actively monitoring the approaching targets during the patrols.

Key Facts
  • The Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island.
  • Unidentified aerial targets approached Huangyan Island during the patrols.
  • The PLA asserted its sovereignty over Huangyan Island and the surrounding waters.
  • Pilots communicated their vigilance regarding the unidentified targets.