Taiwan Deploys Amphibious Assault Vehicles to Su'ao Ahead of Typhoon Barway

Taiwan's military has positioned amphibious assault vehicles and rescue personnel in Su'ao as Typhoon Barway approaches, signaling a readiness to respond to potential disaster relief needs. The Third Operational Command has deployed AAV7 amphibious assault vehicles, rescue boats, and special forces members to the area.

In line with the principle of "proactive deployment and pre-positioning of forces," the command has initiated its Level 1 disaster response and is fully engaged in disaster prevention preparations. Over 9,000 troops are on standby, equipped with various disaster relief machinery that has undergone inspection and readiness checks. The military stated that these forces can be immediately deployed for disaster rescue and recovery operations upon order.

To bolster frontline response capabilities, the command has pre-positioned over 100 officers and soldiers, along with equipment such as AAV7 amphibious assault vehicles, inflatable boats, and medium tactical vehicles. These assets have been moved to low-lying and potential flood-prone areas in Yilan and Taoyuan counties to assist local governments with tasks like preemptive evacuations and filling sandbags.

The Third Operational Command is maintaining close communication with local governments, continuously monitoring rainfall and weather changes. They are prepared to provide disaster relief support at any time, emphasizing close coordination with local authorities to jointly prevent disasters and safeguard the lives and property of the public.