TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's military established a major missile deployment Wednesday (Aug. 20) morning in Taitung City, positioning Sky Bow missile (天弓飛彈) launch vehicles alongside radar trucks and support equipment. Authorities cordoned off the area and set up a command center, completely restricting civilian access to the zone. The sudden military presence transformed the eastern coastal city into a heavily secured tactical position.
Military personnel stationed at the site refused media interviews and maintained strict perimeter control around the deployment area. A resident living on Siwei Road (四維路) reported witnessing military vehicles moving through the neighborhood during overnight hours, initially believing the convoy was merely passing through or taking rest. The resident discovered by morning that their familiar neighborhood had been completely transformed into a restricted military zone.
Military operations extended to the Yongquan Swimming Pool (湧泉游泳池), where authorities imposed a complete ban on morning swimming activities. Local military enthusiast Yu (尤) observed the unusual nature of such extensive troop movements and missile vehicle exercises in this particular region. The deployment represented an uncommon display of military hardware and personnel in the eastern Taiwan city.
Aerial surveillance captured the full scope of the military installation featuring four Sky Bow missile launch vehicles positioned strategically throughout the camp. Camouflage tents carefully concealed sophisticated fire control systems while the missile launchers remained positioned at 90-degree vertical firing angles. The comprehensive military array included radar trucks, communication relay vehicles, power supply trucks, and a fully operational tactical command center. ◼
