USAF Shot Down 3 Unidentified Objects That Posed Threat To Civilian Aircraft

NORAD Command has ramped up radar scrutiny of airspace, which has brought more unidentified aerial phenomena to light, officials say.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 07:43 PM ET

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While U.S. military officials still aren't sure just what the objects shot down are, there is no indication they are related to extraterrestrial activity, the White House said Monday. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

U.S. Air Force fighters shot down three unidentified objects over the weekend across North America due to concerns about civilian flight safety.
The increased detection of these objects followed heightened military surveillance and enhanced radar capabilities implemented after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down earlier.
The objects were described as unmanned, not communicating, not maneuvering, and lacking propulsion, flying at altitudes posing a threat to commercial air traffic.
While their origin remains unknown, the Biden Administration explicitly stated there is no indication of extraterrestrial activity related to these incidents.

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U.S. Air Force fighters downed three unidentified objects in U.S. airspace over the weekend out of an abundance of caution and to ensure civilian flight safety, the White House said Monday.

And while U.S. military officials still aren’t sure just what the objects shot down are, there is no indication they are related to extraterrestrial activity, according to the Biden Administration.