The Military News Agency cited a ministry spokesman as saying the Russian team would depart for Taiwan as soon as it receives authorisation for an air corridor from Taipei authorities.

• 军方新闻社证实了紧急状况部发言人的说法，他说，一旦获得了台北当局的空中走廊使用许可，俄罗斯救援队就会飞往台湾。