Taiwan to Revamp Air-Raid Protocols: Lessons From Ukraine and Israel
- Next week, Taiwan plans to release updated instructions designed to help citizens protect themselves during air raids amid ongoing Chinese military threats.
- The updated guidance results from Taiwan studying Israeli and Ukrainian experiences in recent conflicts to improve civil defense strategies.
- The new guidelines recommend that individuals unable to reach shelters within three minutes should take cover with at least two walls between them and potential danger, remain low to the ground, and keep their mouths slightly open.
- Taipei has over 4,600 air-raid shelters accommodating about 12 million people, while related civil defense drills will coordinate with Taiwan's 10-day Han Kuang military exercises in July.
- These measures aim to strengthen Taiwan’s preparedness as China has increased military pressure and staged multiple war games over the past five years.
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Taiwan to roll out new air-raid guidance, drawing lessons from Ukraine and Israel
TAIPEI, June 25 — Taiwan will issue new air-raid guidance for its citizens next week, according to security officials and internal planning documents reviewed by Reuters, learning lessons from Ukraine and Israel in case it needs to counter a Chinese military attack. “Taiwan is looking very closely into the cases from Ukraine and Israel,” a senior Taiwan security official briefed on the matter told Reuters. “Our people must know how to protect th…

Learning from Ukraine and Israel, Taiwan to issue new air-raid guidance
By Yimou Lee
Taiwan to Revamp Air-Raid Protocols: Lessons from Ukraine and Israel
Taiwan is set to update its air-raid guidance for citizens, inspired by experiences from Ukraine and Israel, amid rising Chinese military threats. New instructions will cover scenarios where residents can't reach shelters promptly. The revisions aim to enhance public safety with practical protective measures.
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