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Suspected of espionage / Pentagon: A second Chinese balloon is identified over Latin America

2023-02-04 18:58:31Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Suspected of espionage / Pentagon: A second Chinese balloon is identified over
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The US Department of Defense announced that another Chinese balloon, which is being used for surveillance purposes, is flying over Latin America. On Thursday, a similar balloon was spotted flying over the United States, which according to US media, appears to be moving towards North Carolina. The authorities are keeping him under constant monitoring, while there have been calls to consider the possibility of overthrowing him.

The Pentagon confirmed reports that a second Chinese balloon was flying over Latin America.

"We believe it is another Chinese balloon being used for interception," Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, said in a statement.

Earlier on Friday, he told reporters at the Pentagon that the balloon seen flying over the United States was being used for surveillance purposes. American authorities considered this a serious event in open violation of American airspace and international law. But Beijing insists that the balloon is civilian and is meant to collect meteorological data.

Mr. Ryder did not go into detail, but said that defense officials know that we are dealing with a spy balloon and that Chinese officials have been informed of the American side's grievances.

In addition to diplomatic tensions, the Chinese balloon that was seen flying over the state of Montana has alarmed the residents of this area.

The balloon, which is flying at an altitude of 18 kilometers above the ground, is believed to have entered US airspace through Alaska. Then it is said to have moved towards southwestern Canada, before entering Montana.

"We assessed that it currently poses no physical danger to people on the ground. Right now we are continuing to monitor it and consider options," said Brigadier General Patrick Ryder.

Officials say the balloon is almost as big as three buses. According to a senior American official, it is equipped with high-quality cameras and solar panels.

"We saw that. It is flying at a high altitude, maybe about 15 kilometers," says a pilot.

China continues to insist that it is a civilian, scientific research balloon that has lost control.

But the Pentagon rejected such a thing.

"We know it's a Chinese balloon that has maneuverability. We've made it clear that this balloon has violated international airspace and international law and that's unacceptable," Mr Ryder said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his planned visit to Beijing this weekend.

"We came to the conclusion that at this time there were no suitable conditions for a constructive visit," said Mr. Blinken.

Montana state lawmaker Ryan Zinke called for the balloon to be dropped.

But the Pentagon spoke against such an option, based on the danger it could pose to people, or the possible material damage it could cause. The White House said that President Biden agrees with the Pentagon's recommendation./VOA


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