Taiwan Conducts Air Raid Drill in Kaohsiung

Taiwan conducted a large‑scale air‑raid drill in the southern city of Kaohsiung on Thursday, temporarily suspending traffic on several major roads and directing residents to designated safe zones. The exercise, overseen by the Ministry of National Defense, was designed to evaluate the readiness of local emergency services and the public’s response to a potential aerial attack.

During the drill, police and fire personnel set up barricades and issued evacuation instructions to nearby neighborhoods, while medical teams monitored the situation and prepared to treat casualties. Authorities also tested communication protocols between municipal agencies and the military, ensuring that warning systems and emergency broadcasts could be activated swiftly and accurately.

The exercise underscores Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen civil defense amid heightened regional tensions. Officials said the drill will be repeated in other major cities over the coming months to further improve coordination and public preparedness.