The US says it destroyed the objects out of an abundance of caution after an alleged Chinese spy balloon drifted across its airspace. America's top military commander also reveals it took two attempts to destroy an object over Lake Huron after the first missile fired wide.
He said they appeared unrelated to"intelligence collection against the United States of any kind" and that no one had come forward to claim the objects.could have had a surveillance purpose because it passed near sensitive military sites.However, they also said all three objects appeared to be a different shape and much smaller than the Chinese balloon - as well as flying considerably lower.
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the military had gone to"great lengths" to ensure there was no risk to the public before the F-16 jet took aim."And that's the guidance from the president: Shoot it down, but make sure we minimise collateral damage and we preserve the safety of the American people.
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