At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the ground forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command carried out long-range live-fire drills in the waters north of Taiwan Island. Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, confirmed the exercise and noted that it achieved its expected effects.
Live-fire drills involve real ammunition and targets, testing long-distance firing capabilities, accuracy, and coordination. These exercises help forces sharpen their readiness under more realistic conditions. 🔥
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PLA conducts long-range live-fire drills to north of Taiwan Island
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