Published 1 year ago

US military shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean

Summary by CTV News

The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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Times of India

US downs Chinese surveillance balloon, China threatens repercussions

Fighter aircraft from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia inspired a single missile into the balloon, causing it to crash into the ocean within the US territorial airspace, said the official, adding that as of now there are no indications that any people including US military personnel, civilian aircraft or maritime vessels were harmed in any way.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

Watch | How US Fighter Jet Destroys Chinese Spy Balloon Off Carolina Coast

After initial hesitation, Beijing admitted to the balloon's ownership and said the "airship" was a weather balloon that had been blown off course

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon over east coast

Chinese foreign ministry accuses US of ‘overreacting’ and ‘violating international practice’ after balloon was downed

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.S. shoots down Chinese balloon over the Atlantic

In preparation for the operation, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed airspace over the Carolina coastline, including the airports in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina.

1 year ago·India

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