Super Typhoon Leon (Kong-rey) To Hit Taiwan After Passing Philippines, Chinese Military Aircraft, Naval Forces Spotted Around Island Today

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense: Because typhoon Kong-rey has strengthened into a super typhoon, [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have mobilized troops, vehicles, and equipment to respond any potential disaster.

PHILIPPINES/TAIPEI - Super typhoon Leon (Kong-rey) is set to hit Taiwan today after closely passing the Philippines. Taiwan's Armed Forces released a statement saying, "In response to Typhoon Kong-rey’s potential impact, the Ministry of National Defense held a meeting today, instructing [Taiwanese Armed Forces] to monitor typhoon developments in disaste…