
A CCTV report on Monday detailed a rapid response operation by the PLA Central Theatre Command Air Force's Shenwei Missile Battalion using Hongqing surface-to-air missiles, without disclosing location or timing details.
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The report highlighted a military drill involving surface-to-air missiles by the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
The CCTV report on Monday said it was a rapid response operation by the ground-based Shenwei Missile Battalion – under the PLA Central Theatre Command Air Force – which is equipped with Hongqing surface-to-air missiles.
It did not disclose the type of missiles intercepted or any details about the air defence interceptors used, nor did it give the timing or location of the exercise.

A report submitted by the Ministry of National Defense to the Legislative Yuan confirmed that the selection of national army reserve soldiers is no longer restricted by their place of residence to speed up the restoration of combat effectiveness; in addition, the 14-day training call has been fully implemented since 2015, combined with reporting and training at the company's formation in tactical areas, moving towards the goal of mobilization, that is, preparation for war.
Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Shengmin met with visiting Russian Defense Minister Belousov at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on the 3rd. The two sides exchanged views on deepening Sino-Russian military relations and the international and regional situation.

An operational report sent to the Legislative Yuan by the Ministry of National Defense confirmed that in response to China's infiltration, the "Regulations on Security Investigation Operations of National Military Secret Personnel" have been formulated, and a "secret access qualification certification" mechanism regardless of military, civilian and rank has been established. Only those without security concerns can access national defense secrets and are subject to exit control.
Wangdui Tsering, deputy commander of a regiment of the Army's Tibet Shannan Military Division, who has been guarding the border for 18 years, was interviewed by a reporter from China News Service. He told the story of leading patrols on the dangerous snowy border lines, experiencing dangerous situations, and witnessing changes in border defense technology and patrol models.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 3rd that the Russian military carried out intensive attacks on energy facilities such as four power plants and two substations in Ukraine in the early morning of that day. On the same day, Moscow, Yaroslavl Oblast and other places were attacked by a large number of Ukrainian drones. An oil refinery in Yaroslavl Oblast was damaged and caught fire.