(23 Jul 2024)
RESTRICTIONS SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hualien, Taiwan – 23 July 2024
1. Various aircraft tug towing Mirage fighter jet returning to hangar at airbase
2. Wide clouds above the airbase
3. Close-up wind sock
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Colonel Liang Yuan-shen of Hualien Air Force 5th Tactical Mixed Wing:
"The current weather conditions are not suitable for fighter jet drills. Therefore the air defense drills are canceled today.”
5. Military vehicles moving on tarmac
6. Wide defense ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang speaking to journalists
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Defense Ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang
"Currently, the eastern part of Taiwan is significantly affected by typhoon. Due to the influence of weather, we will make necessary adjustments on some of the sea and air exercises."
8. Various soldiers driving military vehicles on tarmac
CENTRAL WEATHER BUREAU HANDOUT
9. Central Weather Bureau graphic map of Typhoon Kaemi’s movement ++MUTE++
STORYLINE:
Taiwan’s military canceled its air defense drills in Hualien on Tuesday as Typhoon Kaemi intensified and approached the island.
The Air Force 5th Tactical Mixed Wing announced the cancellation due to adverse weather conditions.
According to the Central Weather Bureau, Typhoon Kaemi is heading towards eastern Taiwan, bringing severe weather that has significantly impacted the region.
Military spokesperson Sun Li-fang stated, "Currently, the eastern part of Taiwan is significantly affected by the typhoon. Due to the influence of weather, we will change some of the sea and air exercises."
Despite the disruptions caused by Typhoon Kaemi, the Han Kuang military exercises will continue with necessary adjustments to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
The drills underscore Taiwan’s commitment to preparedness and resilience in maintaining its defense capabilities.
AP video shot by Johnson Lai
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