I think the U.S. government specified that this sounding balloon had a surveillance function. The Americans shot it down for a specific reason, without going into details.
On February 6th, 2023. See this statement in context.
On February 6th, 2023. See this statement in context.
February 6th, 2023 / 8:55 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
I think the U.S. government specified that this sounding balloon had a surveillance function. The Americans shot it down for a specific reason, without going into details.
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