- President Biden is considering a plan to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, according to the Associated Press.
- According to the outlet, a balloon was detected in South Carolina near the Atlantic Ocean.
- When asked about the balloon by a reporter on Saturday, Biden said, “We’re going to handle it.
The Biden administration plans to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean. Around Two US officials who spoke with the Associated Press.
Officials told news outlets the finality of President Joe Biden’s decision was not yet known. It is.”
The balloon was spotted over South Carolina as it traveled toward the Atlantic, according to the Associated Press.
To prepare for the balloon’s unloading, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed airspace off the coast of Carolina until about 2:45 p.m., including airports in Charleston, South Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Wilmington, North Carolina. Saturday time. The agency was also keeping air traffic out of the area and informing travelers of any delays due to restrictions.
The Coast Guard also urged sailors to avoid the area because of U.S. military actions “posing a grave danger.”
US officials were trying to obtain as many balloon parts as possible before part of the balloon eventually sank into the Atlantic Ocean, according to an Associated Press report. It’s about the size of two or three buses, he said, but real balloons are much larger and can create a sizeable debris field.
According to reports, Biden was bent on lowering the balloon when he was briefed on the matter on Tuesday, but Pentagon officials said he would not do so, citing the risk to individuals on the ground. I warned him against movement.
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that the plane “strayed into the United States due to force majeure”.
“The airship was subject to westerly winds and had limited self-restraint, which deviated significantly from its planned route,” the ministry said.
“China regrets that the airship strayed into the United States due to force majeure. China will continue to maintain contact with the United States and handle unforeseen circumstances appropriately,” he added.
This story has been updated.
