The attack operation went smoothly.
By not yet 7 o'clock, Stark received reports from the escort fighters.
Near the scheduled launch area, they encountered fighters from the Liangxia Navy. Thanks to support provided by the EA-6B, they were not suppressed by the opponent.
The key was that the first wave of Liangxia fighters numbered only eight.
Relying on the advantage in numbers, the escort fighters, with the help of the electronic attack aircraft, were able to engage the air defense fighters supported by the shipborne early warning aircraft.
Strictly speaking, it was mutual entanglement, looking for the opportunity to launch an attack.
The air combat wasn't finished, but the 20 bombers executing the attack mission had already arrived.
It wasn't until a quarter past seven that the attack operation officially began.
