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US Forces Down Chinese ‘Spy’ Balloon Over Atlantic | News Update

The US military has successfully shot down an allegedly Chinese-owned surveillance balloon, which was floating above the Atlantic Ocean. The balloon is believed to have been equipped with an array of sensors and cameras collecting data over the sea and neighbouring countries. US authorities did — In a highly unusual move, the US military has shot down a Chinese device classified as a helium balloon that crossed into its airspace over the Atlantic. Find out all the details of this incident and how it could affect US-China relations. — The US military has shot down a large Chinese surveillance balloon while it was operating in international airspace off the East Coast of the United States. The incident highlights emerging tensions between the two countries as they seek to increase their presence in the region. — The US Navy has shot down a Chinese-built high-altitude balloon travelling over the Atlantic Ocean. The unmanned balloon, believed to be a reconnaissance craft, was intercepted and destroyed by an F-15 fighter jet, in what is being seen as — On Monday, the United States shot down a Chinese high-altitude "spy" balloon that had been flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The US military released a statement saying they had taken action to keep US airspace secure. This latest incident is just — The US military recently shot down a Chinese "sky lantern" that it said was used for espionage. The balloon had drifted over the Atlantic Ocean, but US forces were able to locate and destroy the device before it could be used for surveillance activities. — The US military has said it used a missile to shoot down an uncrewed Chinese surveillance balloon in international airspace over the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel was reported to have violated the US national airspace and was considered a potential threat. — The US Navy has shot down a Chinese-made solar-powered "spy" balloon floating in international airspace off the East Coast of the US and North America. This sent a strong message to China, as the move has further strained already tense relations — The US military has shot down what it said was a Chinese high-altitude balloon carrying reconnaissance equipment in the Atlantic Ocean. It is thought to have been an attempt by Beijing to gather communications and other types of intelligence.