Taiwan F-16s damaged by earthquake

The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale and was the strongest in 25 years.At the minute it is known that at least 9 people were killed and 900 were injured. The epicenter of the earthquake occurred close the east part of the island. besides in its east part, located as far as possible from the territory of the People's Republic of China, there is an airport with a military base of Hualien. It is 1 of the 2 most crucial bases from which F-16s operate on a regular basis, namely the 5th Tactical Aviation Wing.