Defense Minister Anita Anand revealed in a subsequent news conference that an F-22 fighter jet successfully engaged the cylindrical-shaped object, which was smaller than a Chinese balloon recently downed by the U.S. The UFO, flying at an altitude of around 40,000 feet, had breached Canadian airspace, presenting a potential threat to civilian aviation safety. The interception occurred approximately 100 miles from the Canada-United States border over Canadian territory in central Yukon. Despite questions, officials declined to provide further details.
Speculation regarding the origin of the object remains vague, with Canadian Forces simply stating that they will recover and analyze it. In a statement, the White House revealed that U.S. President Joe Biden, in a call with Trudeau, agreed to continue close coordination to “defend our airspace.” This marks the second unidentified aerial object to be shot down in the area within two days, following Biden’s order to take down another one off the northern coast of Alaska on Friday. These incidents unfold amid heightened tensions over North American airspace, occurring just a week after a U.S. fighter jet downed another unidentified object.
A Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina has raised suspicions, although China maintains that it is a civilian research vessel. The Pentagon has indicated that a significant portion of the balloon has already been recovered or located, hinting that American officials may soon acquire more information about any potential Chinese espionage capabilities associated with the vessel.
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