Suddenly it appeared in the sky – the Pentagon took action.
An event that will strain US-China relations took place in the US… The detection of a track and trace balloon flying high in the US skies created panic in Washington.
The authorities’ statement indicated that this tracking balloon belongs to China and is likely to be used for espionage activities, while the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) also intervened.
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said: “The US government has been tracking the bubble for several days and it is now in the northern United States. It travels much higher than the scheduled aircraft altitude and does not adversely affect air traffic,” he said. Ryder also stated that the balloon does not pose a military or physical threat at this time.
THEY WERE WARNING BIDEN
On the other hand, in US media news, it was reported that, behind closed doors, top US defense officials warned US President Joe Biden: “Do not order the balloon to be fired, the debris that fall can harm people.
“We are confident that this high-altitude waffle balloon belongs to China,” an anonymous official said. The official also said the balloon passed over “some sensitive areas.” However, it was also emphasized in the statement that the intelligence information that this bubble can obtain has limited added value.
The statement also indicated that the monitoring of the ball continues.