UFO balloons are currently the most talked about keywords. After a foreign object flew through the airspace, it was a rather sensitive matter. Because if the main purpose of those objects is to come to spy. Collecting data from a high angle will be very easy. And it’s also easy to access secret areas when a mysterious balloon flies through US airspace. There are also many suspicious poses. Therefore, there is a close monitoring. To know exactly where this mysterious object came from and what it came for.
Mysterious hot air balloons over US airspace. edition.cnn.com
In early February, a strange object was detected hovering over US airspace. It is a white spherical balloon that floats at a level that is not difficult to notice. But it is higher than the flying level of commercial air traffic. That means it’s definitely not an international shipping or commercial activity. Interestingly, the balloon hovered over the United States for several days. It also floats through several sensitive areas, such as the Billings area in a state where nuclear silos are installed. Although the United States initially assessed the risk that it is unlikely to collect important intelligence information But it takes full protection of confidential information. along with monitoring the balloon more closely with Canada as a joint monitoring partne
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Shortly thereafter, the United States had information that led them to believe that the detected balloons were Chinese spy equipment. Even if it is not clear what the real purpose of this spying is. But the invasion came at a crucial time just days before the minister from the United States left for Beijing. to follow up on the tense meeting between the presidents of the United States and China over the past year. It makes us think that spying is carried out for a less good purpose. At the same time, the Chinese side has come out to argue that The balloon is only a device used for meteorological research. And with limitations in steering, causing the balloon to fly through an area outside of the plan.
The figure shows the main structure of the balloon. bbc.com
During the monitoring of the movement of the spy balloon The United States has had several discussions. That should manage to shoot balloons to fall or not. At first it was found that shooting was not a good option. Because balloons are very large and positioned to be dangerous to civilians. While the level of the risk of espionage that would be a threat to the country is still at a level that can be handled. So can only protect and keep track only. As for the visit of the United States Cabinet to Beijing It has also been postponed indefinitely.
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However, after a period of follow-up and taking into account all relevant factors, The United States has decided to shoot down a spy balloon with a missile from an F-22 fighter jet, landing in waters off the coast of South Carolina, where it is expected to have little impact on civilians. And during the operation, it closed the airspace over the Atlantic Ocean. Including most of the coast of South Carolina to effectively control the situation and increase the level of security as well Of course after the balloon fell to the ground. China also expressed its opinion. By saying that this time the United States did more than cause Because balloons are owned by civilians engaged in meteorological research. And the matter of moving through a random area is a force majeure. It wasn’t a plan for spying as I thought it would be.
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This is a hot topic that will not end easily due to the clear dissatisfaction of both parties. and still cannot say which side of the information is factual Diplomatic negotiations, including summarizing the results of previous conflict resolution meetings, have not yet been settled. Will have to wait and see what movements there will be after this. And will this balloon trigger more violent clashes later?
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