The U.S. military prepared to shoot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been hovering over the northern part of the nation.
The U.S. military prepared to take down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been floating across the country.
A balloon flies in the sky over Billings, Montana, U.S. February 1, 2023, in this picture obtained from social media.The U.S. military on Saturday prepared to take down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been transiting across the country for the past several days. The high-altitude balloon was initially spotted over Billings, Montana, on Wednesday. Defense officials said the Pentagon considered shooting down the balloon earlier this week but decided against it after briefing Biden. The decision was made in consultation with senior leaders, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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